Suction Hose; Adjusting The Vacuum; Suction - Atmos C 161 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3 Suction hose

Connect the suction hose (
included in the scope of delivery) (
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11 11 Suction hose
Secondary air opening
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13 13 Fingertip
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Suction catheter

4.4 Adjusting the vacuum

WARNING
Excessive vacuum!
Patient can be seriously injured.
• Observe the valid guidelines.
• Please select the vacuum according to the patient and the application.
• Using the device on children requires a lower vacuum setting. Observe the instruc-
tions issued by the attending physician.
1. Switch on the device.
2. Set the desired vacuum by obstructing the suction hose opening and allowing the
vacuum to build.
3. Turn the vacuum adjuster to the right until the vacuum gauge shows the desired
vacuum.
4. To reduce the vacuum, turn the vacuum adjuster to the left. You can further
fi ne-tune the vacuum using the vacuum regulator on the fi ngertip.
5. Choose a suction catheter of the correct size or a suction instrument. Always use
sterile products when carrying out suction on the patient.
SECONDARY AIR OPENING
inserting the catheter).
CLOSE SECONDARY AIR OPENING WITH A FINGER = suction.

4.5 Suction

WARNING
Device failure, if the period of continuous operation is too long!
The patient can suff ocate.
• Make sure that the device does not remain switched on for longer than necessary.
• Check the status of the battery regularly while you operate the device.
WARNING
Risk of infection!
Risk of deadly diseases being transmitted.
• Always wear disposable gloves during suction.
) to the suction catheter (
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).
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OPEN = Suction is interrupted (e.g. when
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) using the fi ngertip (not
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