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7
Maintenance
7.1
General
Maintenance, repairs and periodic tests may only be carried out by persons who have the
appropriate technical knowledge and are familiar with the product. To carry out these measures,
the person must have the necessary test devices and original spare parts.
ATMOS recommends: Work should be carried out by an authorised ATMOS service partner. This
ensures that repairs and testing are carried out professionally, original spare parts are used and
warranty claims remain unaffected.
7.2
Periodic tests
At least every 5 years a test must be performed.
7.3
Malfunctions and troubleshooting
Defect
• No or low vacuum
• No or reduced flow rate
• Regulation of flow rate
not possible
DANGER!
Health hazard!
The product is used in the treatment of patients. The product or some of its
components may be contaminated.
Clean and disinfect the product before maintenance and repair. Repair work may
be performed by personnel authorised by ATMOS.
Source of malfunction
No vacuum gauge
connected
Connection tube is not
connected to tapping unit
Connection tube too long
Connection tubes collapse
Full septic fluid jar; overflow
protection system closed
Oversuction of hydrophobic
bacterial and viral filter
Seal damaged
Suction system is leaking
Central supply system
failure
Gas probe connection is
loose
Vacuum gauge is defective
Membrane defective
Control valve is defective
Maintenance
General
Corrective actions
Attach the vacuum gauge in
accordance with the operating
instructions
Connect connection tube according
to operating instructions
Shorten connection tube to a
maximum length of 50 cm
Use special connection tubes
(vacuum proof up to −95 kPa)
Empty/replace septic fluid jar; replace
overflow protection system
Replace hydrophobic bacterial and
viral filter
Replace seal
Check suction system
Contact Technical Service
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