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The LTA420 aspirator, specific for secretion removal, is a medical and surgical device suitable for use in
the home, in clinics, and also in field facilities and on vehicles. It has a vacuum regulator, a vacuum gauge, a
1000 ml sterilisable vessel, or (depending on the version) a 2000 ml sterilisable vessel; these vessels are
equipped with a protective device to prevent liquid from entering the suction pump and interrupting the
aspiration flow. It is lifetime lubricated, easy to handle, simple to use, reliable, strong and silent. This model is
equipped with a 12V rechargeable battery and can also operate directly through the cigarette lighter in car,
boat or other vehicles with suitable socket and voltage.
The LTA420 aspirator, in all its versions, has the following 3A accessories: a 1000 ml vessel or 2000 ml vessel
(depending on the version) with protection device, cigarette lighter power supply cord, power supply cord with
multi-voltage power supply unit, 24 cm long sterilisable silicone connection tube (only for 1000 ml vessel
version), 10 cm and 20 cm long sterilisable silicone connection tubes (only for 2000 ml vessel version), 130 cm
sterilisable silicone connection tube, sterile disposable cannula, sterile disposable manual flow
regulator, disposable bag (only for 1000 ml vessel version) and disposable antibacterial filter.
N.B.: Only use original 3A accessories.
This is a medical device and must be used by qualified staff. It must be operated as indicated in this user
instruction manual. It is important for the operator to read and understand the information on use and
maintenance of the unit. If you have any questions, contact your stockist. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION:
in the case of illnesses with a risk of infection or microbial contamination, the accessories should be
thoroughly cleaned and sterilised after each use.
The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that all its products are of the highest quality and are reliable.
Nevertheless, as for all electrical appliances, fundamental safety standards must be observed:
• Children and persons who are not self-sufficient may only use the unit under the strict supervision of a
responsible adult who has read this manual.
• The device must always be used by specifically trained staff who have read this manual.
• Never use adapters for supply voltages different to the voltage shown on the data plate on the back of the
unit. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.
• The unit should not be used in the presence of inflammable anaesthetic mixtures with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
• Never handle the supply cord plug with wet hands or use the unit when taking a bath or a shower.
Never leave the unit close to water, do not submerge it in any liquids. If by chance it falls into water,
pull the plug out of the socket immediately before recovering it. Do not use the unit if the plug or
supply cord are worn or wet (send it immediately to your stockist).
• Unit casing not protected against liquid penetration.
• Only authorised personnel may perform maintenance and/or repair work. Unauthorised repairs annul the
guarantee.
• Ensure that the connections and container closing are performed carefully to prevent suction losses.
• Do not tip the container over while connected to the unit when operating, as liquid may be sucked inside the
appliance causing pump damage. If this happens, switch the aspirator off immediately and empty and clean
the container. Send the appliance to your stockist.
• When the protection device intervenes aspiration is interrupted; empty the container and perform the cleaning
operations.
• The cannula and the manual control of the aspirated flow are sterile, disposable products: They must be
replaced after every application.
• Check the use-by-date on the original packaging of the cannula and check the integrity of the sterile packaging.
If expired and/or deteriorated, replace it.
• The disposable antibacterial filter must be replaced after every application.
• Never use the battery charger with other appliances or for uses other than that established by this manual.
Never use LTA420 with other power supply units.
• The power supply cord with cigar lighter plug has a safety fuse for inspection in the event of a fault.
• In view of their length, the power cord and connection hose could constitute a strangulation hazard.
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