Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual page 24

3.3.2.3
Only applicable for 312.1150.5 and 312.1120.0, not for 312.1140.0 (see chapter '7.0 Acces-
sories, consumables and spare parts' on page 48).
The water lock is on the right side of the secretion canister. A bacterial and viral filter filter and a
riser are included. The water lock is filled with water through the riser. For filling the water lock, a
sterile cannula 20 G, a sterile syringe, and 60 ml sterile water are required. With the cannula you
may puncture the silicone seal above the riser and then fill the water lock.
Prior to use, the water lock must be filled to the prescribed filling level (not above the 2 cm
level) and should be checked regularly to ensure proper operation.
Obligatory: Temporary gravity drainage
Optional: Normal operation, gravity drainage mode
Prior to inserting the secretion canister into the device, make sure that the filler of the water
lock is sealed with the plug.
5. Use only pre-packaged sterile fluid for filling the water lock.
6. Reconnect the filled canister to the device.
7. The canister may only be removed when the pump is switched off.
3.3.2.4
The pop-off valve
lead to a tension pneumothorax. The valve opens at an overpressure of ≥ 10 mbar within the
rinsing canister.
3.3.2.5
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Filling the water lock
Pop-off valve
is a protective device against the occurrence of overpressure which could
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Inserting the secretion canister
Attention! 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.
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1. Wear disposable gloves and observe the regulations when
handling sterile products.
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2. Carefully remove the secretion canister from the packaging.
3. Place the canister guide of the secretion canister into the
guide on the bottom left of the device. Hold the secretion
click
canister slightly angled to the device.
4. Press the secretion canister on the right side towards the
device until you feel and hear it click into place. The release
button returns to its initial position.
5. Pull lightly on the secretion canister to ensure that it is fitted
to the device securely.
6. Connect the hose system (chapter "3.3.3 Connecting the hose
system" on page 26).
7. Switch on the device. A leakage test is recommended.
8. Start the therapy.