Avoiding Damage To The Device - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

• Faulty respectively damaged components must be replaced immediately.
• 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.
WARNING
Explosion and fire hazard.
Burns and injuries are possible.
• Only use original accessories and original spare parts from ATMOS. This applies to the power
cable in particular.
• Never operate the product in potentially explosive areas or in areas 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 technical
data (chapter '11.0 Technical data' on page 57) must be strictly observed.
CAUTION
Contact may cause allergic reactions!
Your patient can be injured.
• The materials used have been tested for their tolerability. In very rare cases, contact with
accessible materials on the device and its accessories may cause allergic reactions. This applies
in particular to contact injuries in conjunction with prolonged contact. If this occurs, seek
medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
Tripping hazard due to cables.
Injuries and fractures are possible.
• Lay the power cable properly.
CAUTION
Avoid improper use
Your patient can be injured.
• Operation of the secretion canister for temporary gravity drainage is only permitted with
312.1150.5 and 312.1120.0. For 312.1140.0 the use for temporary gravity drainage is prohibited
(see chapter '7.0 Accessories, consumables and spare parts' on page 48).
• Metal parts (e.g., clamps) must be removed before use in MRI.
• Only remove the secretion canister when therapy is stopped.
• It is mandatory to fill the water lock in the secretion canister for temporary gravity drainage.
• Prior to use, the water lock must be filled to the prescribed filling level (2 cm).
• Do not fill the water lock above a level of 2 cm.
• Only use sterile liquid for filling the water lock.
• Every time before using the secretion canister make sure that the filler of the water lock is
sealed with the plug.
• For temporary gravity drainage, place the secretion canister below the patient's chest in an
upright position. Make sure that the patient hose has no loops and/or kinks, as this could
hinder the drainage of fluids and air.
• Tipping or falling over of the secretion canister must be avoided.
• The patient hose and water lock must be checked regularly by medical professionals.

2.3 Avoiding damage to the device

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to improper use!
The device may become damaged.
• 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
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