Warning - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

• If the fluid level in the canister is too high it could cause a blockage and thus a tension
pneumothorax.
• Check the secretion canister at regular intervals and exchange the canister when the
maximum filling level is reached to secure the patients safety.
• Faulty respectively damaged components must be replaced immediately.
• Check the hose system at regular intervals. Observe the instructions from the attending
physician.
• The bending of the patient hose leads to an interruption of the therapy and incorrect
measurements.
• The hose system may not be clamped. Ideally clamp the thoracic catheter when changing the
secretion canister.
• A vacuum over -50 mbar could cause pain and injury to the patient.
• A vacuum over -50 mbar may only be adjusted under medical indication.
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Warning

WARNING
Electric shock due to damaged connecting cables
• Check the device and connection lines for defects prior to the use of the device.
• Damaged cables must be replaced!
Electric shock due to voltage!
• To disconnect the device from the mains supply, first remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Disconnect the connection line on the device afterwards only.
• Do not modify the device.
• Please pay attention to the period tests in chapter „9.0 Maintenance and Service" on page
46.
• Assembly, repairs, modifications and period tests may only be carried out by authorized
persons.
• Do not allow liquids (such as disinfectants or secretions) to enter the device or recharging unit.
• If disinfectant has penetrated the device, then it must be dried thoroughly and subsequently
an efficiency control must be conducted. It should be tested if the target vacuum can be
reached in a closed system, as well as if there is a flow > 4 l/min after a short while, when the
system is open. If not it may not be operated again until it has been checked by the customer
service centre.
• If secretion has entered or is sucked into the device then it must be sent to the manufacturer
or an authorized service partner.
• The power supply may not become damp.
• Don´t take a shower / bath with the device.
Danger of explosion due to unobserved ambient conditions!
• The ATMOS® C 051 Thorax is not designed for the use in medical areas with an explosion
hazard or which are oxygenated. Explosion-hazardous areas may be caused by the use
of flammable anaesthetics, skin cleansing products and skin disinfectants. The ambient
conditions specified in the technical data (chapter „10.0 Troubleshooting" on page 48) must
be strictly observed.
Risk of infection
• Prior to use, check the packaging of the sterile products, the secretion canister system and the
hose system for intactness. Do not use defective secretion canisters or hose systems .
• Repeated reuse of components which are marked with a
re-sterilizable. In case of repeated reuse these components lose their function and there is a
high infection risk.
• Repeated reuse of canister and hose systems can lead to infections.
2 is forbidden. This product is not
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