Table of Contents Introduction Safety advice Installation and start-up Operation Cleaning Maintenance and service Troubleshooting Accessories and spare parts Specifications 10 Disposal Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
The unit is available with different water flow rates for the stimulation mode and for the irrigation mode. The respect- ive flow rates are stated on the type plate. • This unit may not be used if the auditory canal is inflamed or contaminated. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Fuse as to IEC 417/5016, DIN 30600/0186 Temperature in degree centigrade Timer adjustment in seconds Start Stop Timer Cold stimulation level Warm stimulation level 37° C Irrigation level (water at a temperature value of 37° C) 37°C Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
GN Otometrics and which have been trained in the operation of the equipment (IEC 601-1/EN 60601-1). • The mains voltage specified on the type plate must match the power supply system.
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Important instructions for the maintenance of the hygiene status of warm water irrigation units For loosening cerumen in the auditory meatus and for the stimulation of the labyrinthine system, GN Otometrics offers the warm water unit Aquamatic™ II (20° - 47° C).
G3/4i-G1/4a-screwing (water-tap G3/4 on filter G1/4) Cap nut G3/4 Water filter complete Gasket (f.G1/4a) 13x18x1 G1/4a-G3/4a-reducer (filter G1/4 on water hose G3/4) Water supply hose G3/4i, L = 3 m Waste water hose G1/4i, L = 3 m Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Key switch for start/stop of the stimulation Coding switch for stimulation time Temperature display (two-figure number, res- Key switch for selecting the irrigation level (37° C) olution 1° C), current value indication K. Display of stimulation time (two-figure number, resolution 1s) Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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3 Installation and start-up Fig. 2 Rear view A. Type plate C. Unit plug with fuse compartment B. Control output for a nystagmograph D. Equipotentiality connection Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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3 Installation and start-up Fig. 3 Side view A. Support for irrigation handle C. Connection for waste water hose* B. Connection for double-barreled hose D. Connection for water supply hose Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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3 Installation and start-up Fig. 4 Irrigation handle A. Handle G. Jet connection B. Connection for double-barreled hose H. Splash protection C. Three-hole gasket D. Knurled screw Double-barreled hose Release lever K. Lever for water flow Valve plunger Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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• When controlling an ENG (electro-nystagmograph) or a CNG (computer-nystagmograph) at output ( , item ), please connect only recording equipment approved by GN Otometrics. Connecting cable available from GN Oto- Accessories and spare parts ► 26 metrics (see Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Equipotentiality connection Fig. 2 ► 11 • Connection for potential compensation ( , item Accessories and spare parts ► 26 – Connecting cable available from GN Otometrics (see 3.3.4 Water connection • Local requirements: – Waterfaucet with G3/4" external thread.
– One level fixed to 37° C irrigation temperature. keys below the left and right switches (+) – Two variable temperature levels (20° C - 47° C) (48° C + 49° C only for testing purposes). Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Fig. 6 ► 16 • With the adjusting screw ( , item ) you can precisely pre-select the flow quantity. Important • Periodically check the water flow for the stimulation of the vestibular organ and readjust if necessary. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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When the irrigation mode is not used (handle remains in holder) the Aquamatic™ II changes into the energy saving mode after 5 min. • Reactivation of the irrigation mode by taking the handle out of the holder or activating a key on the temperature con- trol unit. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Energy saving mode Purpose • Reduction of energy consumption. Activation • Actuation of key "heating on/off" ( Fig. 1 ► 10 , item • Heating is switched off after five minutes of non-use of the unit. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
If using aldehyde-containing or amine-containing disinfectants at the same object, this may result in discolorations. Maintenance and service Decalcification and changing of the filter (see Decalcification ► 23 Replacement of filter ► 24 ) should be carried out immediately by the user when required. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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Inspect unit, disconnected from the main power supply and with open housing, for internal damage, leaks, corrosion, and deposits (mineral scale). Close housing again and tighten screws. Re-connect main power cable. • Check fuses for correct protection value and melting characteristics. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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The Aquamatic™ II is again fully ready for operation. When water passages are heavily calcified, a mod- ified procedure may become necessary, with a prolonged reaction period for the decalcifier. • Recommendation: Calcification safety device 502.0995.0. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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The filter element must not come into contact with contaminated objects in order to prevent the ingress of germs into the water system. Fig. 7 Water filter A. Filter body C. Sealing ring B. Filter cartridge D. Plexiglass cup Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
Inform the service staff (internal excess temperature switch), def. semi-conductor relay or regulator) switch might have released). Important If errors cannot be corrected, inform the GN Otometrics service staff of your supplier. Do not attempt to • repair the unit. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
Throttling nozzle 0.7 mm (250 ml/min). 502.0946.1 Three-hole gasket 501.0320.0 Hose tips for jet connection (30 pcs.) 502.0844.0 G3/4a-G3/4i, L = 3 m 502.0768.1 Cap nut G3/4 (to be included in order) 052.0035.1 Water filter complete 502.0890.0 Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
Feed temperature of the water +7...+19.5°C Water quality Drinking-water Water flow in the irrigation mode (high flow) 450 ml/min: standard unit and variant 250/450 ml/min 400 ml/min: variant 400/400 ml/min 500 ml/min: variant 500/500 ml/min Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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CE 0124 Rules applied EN 60601-1: 1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995 EN 60601-1-2: 1993 (EMV / EMC) Canadian Classification Device group Ear, nose, throat 77ETP Risk Class Description STIMULATOR, CALORIC (WATER) Issue of the Technical Specifications: 01.02.06 Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
The component parts of the Aquamatic™ II must be correctly discarded and the materials should be carefully sep- arated for recycling. • Electronics circuit boards must be discarded using the appropriate recycling process. • Used hose tips, which no longer can be disinfected, must be discarded into domestic waste immediately. Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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The product is marked with the sign: Lenzkirch, den 03.01 .2006 Place and date of issue Validity unlimited till further changes of the product Qd 148-4_CE0124 Ludwig-Kegel-Str. 16 +49 7653 689-0 79853 Lenzkirch I Germany +49 7653 689-190 Otometrics - Aquamatic II...
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