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4.0 Operation
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
12
click
click
click
4.5
Canister
Pop-off valve
Filler for water lock
Hydrophobe bacterial filter
Filling level for water lock function
Indicator scale for balancing in ml
Connection towards patient (secretion channel)
Protective cap for sealing the secretion channel
Protective cap for sealing the pop-off valve
4.5.1 Filling the water lock
The water lock is on the right side of the canister. A
bacteria fi lter and a riser are included. The water lock is
fi lled with water through the riser. For fi lling the water lock
a sterile cannula 20 G, a sterile syringe and 50 ml sterile
water are required. With the cannula you may puncture the
silicone seal above the riser and then fi ll the water lock.
Repeat this procedure until the water lock is fi lled up to the 2
cm fi lling mark.
Reconnect the fi lled canister to the device as described
under 4.5.3
!
During normal operation the fi lling of the water lock is
optional.
The canister may only be removed when the pump is
!
switched off.
Prior to inserting the secretion canister into the device,
!
make sure that the fi ller of the water lock is sealed with
the plug.
4.5.2 Pop-off valve
The pop-off valve releases in case of overpressure
(e.g. coughing fi ts) .
4.5.3
Insertion of the canister
Connect the fi lled canister to the device.
Insert the new canister (fi g 9). Insert the rear left edge of the
canister in an angle of approx. 30° to the housing wall and
move the canister to the left until it engages. Then move
the canister towards the housing until it clicks into place
(Fig 10). The ATMOS
Reopen the clamp at the suction hose.
4.5.4 Hose holder at the canister
Please reorder the hose holder under REF 312.1029.0. Pull
off the adhesive strip and fi x the holder as shown in Fig 11.
E 201 Thorax is again ready for use.
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