Safety Advice - Atmos LC 16 Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety advice

 Prior to starting up the ATMOS LC 16, read these ope-
rating instructions carefully.
 ATMOS cannot guarantee perfect functioning neither
will it be liable for damage to people or property if:
• Any non-original ATMOS parts are used,
• the user instructions given in this manual are not
followed exactly or are disregarded,
• Assembly, resetting, alterations, extensions and
repairs are not carried out by people authorised by
ATMOS.
 No warranty rights shall exist in the event of damage or
failure caused by the use of non-ATMOS accessories or
non-ATMOS consumables.
 The safety standard of the ATMOS LC 16 corresponds
with recognized medical technical regulations and the
directions of the law relating to medical products.
Only persons instructed in medical use may apply the
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ATMOS LC 16 to patients.
The unit may not be started:
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• If cables or plugs are defective,
• if it has been dropped down before,
• if obvious defects might restrict safe operation.
Prior to returning the device for repair, clean it.
 Carry out a visual inspection of the unit prior to each use
including hoses, collection jar and connection cable.
The unit may not be operated in splash water range and
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in locations where there is a danger of explosion (zones
M and G).
 Pay attention to the ambient conditions described in chap-
ter 1.4 Transport and storage.
 Never plunge the unit into water, not even when it is
switched off.
 Do not allow any liquid to get into the unit. If liquid has
penetrated the unit, it may not be operated again until it
has been checked by the customer service centre.
 Inserting metallic subjects through the louvres in the
interior of the unit might involve danger to life.
 The ATMOS LC 16 has been designed for aspirating
body fluids in medical ranges. Never remove explosive
gases and inflammable or corrosive fluids.
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The unit must be set up on a firm, level surface. The
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switched-on unit might get overheated if it is placed on
an uneven surface (e.g. mattress, cushion, padded seat
etc.).
 The main voltage specified on the type plate must match
the power supply system.
 Never connect the unit to defective power sockets or
extension cables.
Avoid moisture on plug and switches.
 Use transparent hoses exclusively.
 This suction unit may not be applied without disposable
bacterial filter plate.
 The unit, collection jar, mains cable, accessories, con-
nection cables and hoses must be checked for damage
prior to starting up. Damaged cables and hoses must
be replaced immediately. Prior to use, check the unit
functions.
 The suction hose must never come into direct contact
with the application site. A suction catheter, attachment
or a medical aspiration set must always be connected to
the hose.
 Sterile packed parts may no longer be used if their
packing was damaged during transport or storage
Danger of infection for the patient.
 Always remove the plug from the wall socket first in order
to disconnect the unit from the mains. Only then may the
connecting cable be disconnected from the unit:
• Before cleaning the unit,
• before the collection jar is evacuated,
• before leaving the room.
Never pull at the cable !
Never touch the plug or cable with wet hands.
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