N T R O D U C T I O N; General Safety Instructions; Precautions - Ardo Master Mode D'emploi

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N T R O D U C T I O N

Before connecting the device to the electrical mains supply, check that the mains supply voltage
indicated on the type-label corresponds to the mains supply voltage at the socket.
For the operator's and the patient's safety and to prevent damage,
the following safety instructions and precautions must be observed.

1.1 General safety instructions

- The device is designed solely for the applications described in the Operating Instructions.
Safe operation can only be guaranteed if original accessories and original spare parts
from Ardo medical are used; hydrophobic bacterial filters, suction jars, tubes, etc.
- The device complies with the requirements of EMC standard EN 60601-1-2 and
may be used in the vicinity of other devices tested in accordance with this EMC standard.
Untested radio networks, high frequency sources, mobile phones and the like may affect
the functioning of the device.
- The device is not designed for use in conjunction with magnetic resonance;
do not operate the device in the vicinity of magnetic resonance.
- Only connect the device to an electrical mains supply with protective earth ground.
- Do not use extension cables.
- The device is only completely separated from the mains
is disconnected from the mains
- During its service life, the device must be maintained periodically
according to the Service Instructions.
This device may not be modified without the permission of the manufacturer.
Any other electrical devices being used must also be electrically safe.
The device may only be opened by the technical personnel;
Failure to comply may result in electric shock!
These Operating Instructions must be saved and be available
to the user and Technical Service at all times.

1.2 Precautions

- The device may only be used by medically trained personnel who are sufficient trained
in the use of suction devices and suction technology.
- Before use, the functional safety and the specified conditions of the device must always
be checked. In the event of functional defects, which represent a risk for the patient or user,
the device must not be operated or continue to be operated.
- The device generates a high vacuum and high flow.
- To protect against overflow, only operate the device with the hydrophobic bacterial filter from
- Stop operating a device with an overflow; disconnect the mains power cable from the mains supply
and contact Technical Service.
- The non-sterile connection tube supplied with the device must not come into direct contact with
the suction area due to the risk of infection; a sterile suction catheter must always be used.
- The device is not designed to be used in environments where there is a danger of explosion.
- The device is not designed
- Protection against overheating of the device:
Only operate the device with the rubber feet mounted on the housing; the air inlet for ventilation and
the exhaust outlets are on the bottom of the housing.
Do not cover the top of the device with towels or the like; the air outlet for ventilation of the device
is below the handle integrated into the housing.
- If the device is mounted on a trolley, make sure that the parking brakes are free before moving and
that thresholds are crossed with caution.
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Operating Instructions
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