General Warnings; Important Safety Rules - Gima TOBI Mode D'emploi

TOBI it's a device working 230V ~ / 50 Hz network electricity, to be used for the nasal aspiration, oral aspiration, tracheal aspiration of the body
liquids (mucus, catarrh or blood) in the adult or in the children. Easily portable equipment designed for not continous use 30 min. ON / 30 min.
OFF. Thanks to this characteristics and to the rating that it has, this product is particularly suitable for hospital use, on the tracheotomized patients,
minor surgical applications and post-operative therapy at home.
Made of highly heat resistant, electrically insulated plastic material in conformity with the latest European
safety standard, the product is supplied with a complete polycarbonate autoclavable jar with overflow valve and it is equipped with aspiration
regulator and vacuum indicator located on the front panel.
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF USE RESERVED
THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT DISASSEMBLED
FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS CONTACT GIMA S.p.A.
1. Check the condition of the unit before each use. The surface of the unit should carefully inspected for visual damage.
Check the mains cable and do not connect to power if damage is apparent;
2. Before connecting the appliance always check that the electric data indicated on the data label and the type of plug used, correspond to
those of the mains electricity to witch it's to be connected;
3. If the plug supplied with the appliance is incompatible with the mains electricity socket, contact qualified staff for replacement of the plug
with a suitable type. The use of simple or multiple and / or extension adapters is not generally recommended. Whenever their use is
indispensable, use those in compliance with safety regulations, however paying attention not to exceed the maximum power supply limits,
which are indicated on the adapters and extensions;
4. Respect the safety regulations indicated for electrical appliances and particularly:
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Use original components and accessories provided by the manufacturer to guarantee the highest efficiency and safety of the device;
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The device can be used only with the bacteriological filter;
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Never immerge the appliance into water;
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Place instrument on stable and flat surfaces;
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Position the device in a way that the air inlets on the back aren't obstructed;
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Don't use in the presence of inflammable substances such as anaesthetic, oxygen or nitrous oxide;
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Don't touch the device with wet hands and always prevent the appliance coming into contact with liquids;
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Keep off the reach of children or not capable people without supervision;
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Don't leave the appliance connected to the power supply socket when not in use;
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Don't pull the power supply cable to disconnect the plug remove the plug from the mains socket correctly;
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Preserve and use the medical device in environments protected from atmospheric factors and at a distance from heat sources;
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Don't use the device thoracic drainage.
5. For repairs, exclusively contact technical service and request the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can jeopardise the safety of the device;
6. This medical device must be destined exclusively for the use for witch it has been designed ad described in this manual.
Any different use must be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous; the manufacturer will not be responsible for damage due to
improper use or connection to an electrical system not complying with current regulations;
7. Particular precautions must be made concerning electromagnetic compatibility. The medical device must be installed and used according to
information supplied with the accompanying documents;
8. Instrument and accessories discharging must be done following current law regulations in every country of use.
9. None of electric or mechanical parts have been designed to be repaired by customers or end-users. Don't open the device, do not
mishandle the electric / mechanical parts. Always contact technical assistance
10. Using the device in environmental conditions different than those indicated in this manual may harm seriously the safety and the technical
characteristics of the same.

GENERAL WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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