Maintenance And Service; Basic Information; Repairs - Atmos Thorax C 051 Operating Instructions Manual

9.0 Maintenance and service

9.1 Basic information

Maintenance, repairs and period tests may only be carried out by persons who have the appropriate technical
knowledge and are familiar with the product. To carry out these measures the person must have the necessary
test devices and original spare parts.
ATMOS recommends: work should be carried out by an authorized ATMOS service partner. This ensures that
repairs and testing are carried out professionally, original spare parts are used and warranty claims remain
unaffected.
Carry out an inspection according to the manufacturers specifications every 12 months (Germany: safety check
according to §6 Medical Device Operator Ordinance). This check should also include a check of the battery
capacity as well as all parts for wear or damage.
Further regular maintenance work is not required.
It is understood that the vacuum unit and its application parts are regularly and thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected, and that it is operated in accordance with the instruction manual.
Please observe any national and international regulations applicable for your institution

9.2 Repairs

The following problems could require repairs by the manufacturer or an authorised service partner. Please
contact the manufacturer or authorised service partner by telephone before sending in the unit.
Liquid has penetrated the device;
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Significant decrease of battery capacity;
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Sudden occurrence of abnormal displays on the screen;
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Sudden occurrence of abnormal noises;
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Operational faults or malfunctions which cannot be remedied using the measures as stated under "Remedy
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of operational faults and malfunctions".
Measures when sending in the vacuum unit:
If the vacuum unit must be sent to the manufacturer or an authorised service partner – after respective
consultation – please ensure the following:
Please send in the device complete with charger and mains cable (see scope of delivery);
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Remove all single-use and/or consumables;
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Thorough cleaning and disinfection;
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Air-tight packaging;
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Accompanied by a detailed error description.
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