Avoiding Damage To The Device; General Information - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

2.3 Avoiding damage to the device

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to improper use!
The device may become damaged.
• Ensure that no liquid enters the device. If liquid gets into the device, operation of the device
must cease immediately. In this case, clean and disinfect the device and send it to ATMOS or an
authorised service partner for repair.
• Always place the device on a firm, level surface. The device must always be in a vertical position
when you use it.
• Use only power cables that function properly.

2.3.1 General information

• Compliance with proper surgical procedures and techniques is the responsibility of the
attending physician. Observe the instructions issued by the attending physician.
• The user is obliged to regularly check the functionality of the drainage system during
operation.
• The control panel must be clearly visible and accessible for the operator.
• The secretion canister may only be used for temporary gravity drainage when the water lock is
filled (filling height 2 cm, H
• The level in the riser of the water lock corresponds to the vacuum applied to the patient during
the temporary gravity drainage. The fluctuations in the patient vacuum, which are synchronous
with the patient's breathing, can be observed in the riser.
• The appearance of air bubbles in the water lock indicates the escape of air from the thorax.
• While using the secretion canister for temporary gravity drainage, the warning messages as
well as all measuring functions and the hose rinsing function are not active.
• The device may only be operated by qualified personnel.
• The removal of the secretion canister from the device during the therapy may only be
performed by trained professionals who act in conformity with guidelines.
• A ready-to-use spare device incl. consumables must always be available.
• The device supports the therapy of the patient, but it is not a substitute for the doctor's
diagnosis.
• The patient should be supervised constantly in accordance with the internal rules of the
hospital.
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Electromagnetic compliance – damage to the device!
The device may become damaged.
• The ATMOS S 201 Thorax fully complies with the electromagnetic immunity requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-2 / EN 60601-1-2 'Electromagnetic compatibility – Medical Electrical
Devices'.
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Damage to the device due to improperly installed protective contact socket!
The device may become damaged.
• The ATMOS S 201 Thorax is designed in accordance with IEC 60601-1/EN 60601-1 and with
protection class ll.
• The device may only be connected to a properly installed protective contact socket.
• Prior to first start-up, check whether the mains voltage specified on the type plate matches the
local mains voltage.
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