Warning - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

2.3 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.
• The device can be disconnected from the power supply only by pulling the plug out. The device
does not have a mains switch. Ensure that the mains cable is easily accessible and can be
disconnected from the power supply at all times.
• Do not modify the device.
• Please pay attention to the period tests in chapter '9.0 Maintenance and Service' on page 41.
• Assembly, new settings, alterations, extensions, and repairs may only be carried out by
authorised persons.
Electric shock due to voltage!
• Do not allow liquids (such as disinfectants or secretions) to enter the device or power cable.
• If secretion has entered or is sucked into the device, the device must be inspected by the
manufacturer or an authorised service partner.
• Do not take a shower / bath with the device.
Danger of explosion due to unobserved ambient conditions!
• The ATMOS S 201 Thorax is not designed for the use in medical areas with an explosion hazard
or in ones that 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 '11.0 Technical data' on page 45 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-sterilisable. In case of repeated reuse these components lose their function and there is a
high infection risk.
• The suction hose must never come into direct contact with the suction place but only through a
sterile drain.
• Repeated reuse of canister and hose systems can lead to infections.
• Canister and hose system should only be used once on every patient.
• For hygienic reasons we recommend an exchange of both canister and hose system at the
same time.
Risk of injury by damaged device
• If the device was dropped: Check the device for visible damage. A leakage test is recom-
mended. If the leakage test fails or the housing is damaged, the device is defective and must
not be operated. Send in the device for repair. Treatment with defective equipment can cause
fatal injuries to the patient.
Temporary gravity drainage
• If the secretion canister tips over during temporary gravity drainage, the functionality of the
water lock for gravity drainage is no longer guaranteed. The vacuum at the patient's end
ceases, thus posing a risk of a renewed pneumothorax.
• In the case of larger air leaks and in patients with fistulas, the vacuum and thus the water
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is forbidden. This product is not