General Warning; Important Safety Rules - Gima TOBI CLINIC Manual De Istrucciones

TOBI CLINIC is a surgical aspirator working with 230V ~ / 50 Hz network electricity, to be used for the
aspiration of the body liquids (mucus or catarrh and blood). The device is equipped with 4 antistatic wheels,
two with brakes, and movement handle. Easily movable and designed for virtually continuous use. Thanks to
this characteristics and to the rating that it has, this product is particularly suitable for hospital use, on the
tracheotomized patients and surgical applications. Made of highly heat resistant, electrically insulated plastic
material in conformity with the latest European safety standard, the product is supplied with two polycarbonate
autoclavable jars with overflow valve and equipped with aspiration regulator and vacuum indicator located on
the front panel. Available under request with different versions for applications and use (version with remote
control, version with 4 litre jars, version with flow direction regulator).
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF USE RESERVED
THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE DISASSEMBLED
FOR A TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS CONTACT GIMA S.p.A.
1. On opening the packaging, check the integrity of the appliance, paying particular attention to the presence of
damage to the plastic parts, which may make access possible to internal live parts and also to breakage and / or
peeling of the power supply cable. In these cases don't connect the plug to the electric socket.
Carry out these controls before each use;
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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Only use original accessories and components;
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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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Position the appliance on flat stable 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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Never use the device in environments which have anaesthetic mixtures inflammable with air, oxygen or
nitric 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;
5. For repairs, exclusively contact GIMA S.p.A. 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 cannot be considered liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect and / or unreasonable use
or if the appliance is used in electrical plants that are not in compliance with the regulations in force;
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.

GENERAL WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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