Notes For Your Safety; General Safety Instructions; Danger For Users, Patients And Third Parties - Atmos S 351 NATAL Operating Instructions Manual

2 Notes for your safety

The safety of the ATMOS S 351 NATAL complies with the accepted standards of technolo-
gy and the guidelines of the German Medical Devices Act.

2.1 General safety instructions

Familiarise yourself with the device in good time so that you are capable of operating it
at any time.
Only a fully functional product meets the safety requirements of users, patients
and third parties. Therefore, please observe the following instructions on your
product:
Never operate the device if it shows any obvious safety defects.

2.2 Danger for users, patients and third parties

Electric shock due to unsuitable mains power connection, incorrect handling of
the product or damage to product components.
Burns, cardiac arrhythmias and even fatal injury are possible.
• Do not operate the device if it has been dropped. In this case, clean and disinfect the
device and send it to ATMOS for repair.
• Prior to each use, check for damage to the device and the power cable. Do not oper-
ate the device if you notice any damage. In this case, clean and disinfect the device
and send it to ATMOS for repair.
• You can only disconnect the device from the mains power supply by pulling out the
power plug.
• Position the device in such a way that you can easily disconnect it from the mains
power supply at any time.
• When disconnecting the device from the mains power supply, pull the power plug
first and then the device plug.
• Disconnect the device from the mains power supply before cleaning or disinfecting
it.
• Never touch the power plug or power cable with wet hands.
• Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.
• The device is not sterilisable.
• Use the power cable only in dry surroundings. The surroundings must be non-con-
ductive.
• Ensure that no liquid enters the device. If liquid gets into the device, operation of the
device must cease immediately. In this case, clean and disinfect the device and send
it to ATMOS for repair.
• Only use original accessories and original spare parts from ATMOS. This applies to
the power cable in particular.
• Follow the instructions on periodic tests in chapter „6 Maintenance and service" on
page 38.
• Assembly, new settings, alterations, extensions and repairs may only be carried out
by authorised persons.
• Do not modify the device without the manufacturer's permission.
12 Notes for your safety