General Warning; Important Safety Rules - Ca-Mi NEW ASKIR 30 Manual De Instrucciones

NEW ASKIR 30 Surgical aspirator is a portable unit, working with 230V ~ / 50 Hz network electricity, designed for the aspiration
of bodily fluids in adult and children. It's particularly suitable for nasal, oral or tracheal aspiration of mucus, catarrh or blood after
minor surgical procedures and can be used in post-operative therapy at home or conveniently transported from one hospital ward
to another. Easily portable equipment designed for continuous use.
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.
THE DEVICE IS FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL (SURGEON / PROFESSIONAL NURSE / ASSISTANT)
THE USE OF THE DEVICE AT HOME IS RESTRICTED TO AN ADULT IN FULL POSSESSION OF MENTAL FACULTIES AND / OR
THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT DISASSEMBLED. FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS CONTACT CA-MI SRL
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. 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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Do not place or store the aspirator in places where it may fall or be pulled into the bathtub or washbasin. In the event
it is accidentally dropped, do not attempt to remove the device from the water whilst the plug is still connected:
disconnect the mains switch, remove the plug from the power supply and contact the CA-MI technical service
department. Do not attempt to make the device work before it has been thoroughly checked by qualified personnel
and/or the CA-MI technical service department.
 Position the device on stable and flat surfaces in a way that the air inlets on the back aren't obstructed;
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To avoid incidents, do not place the aspirator on unstable surfaces, which may cause it to accidentally fall and lead to a
malfunction and/or breakage. Should there be signs of damage to the plastic parts, which may expose inner parts of
the energised device, do not connect the plug to the electrical socket. Do not attempt to make the device work
before it has been thoroughly checked by qualified personnel and/or the CA-MI technical service department.
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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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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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Store and use the device in places protected against the weather and far from any sources of heat. After each use, it is
recommended to store the device in its own box away from dust and sunlight.
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In general, it is inadvisable to use single or multiple adapters and/or extensions. Should their use be necessary, you
must use ones that are in compliance with safety regulations, however, taking care not to exceed the maximum power
supply tolerated, which is indicated on the adapters and extensions.
4. 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;
5. Use only for the purpose intended. Don't use for anything other than the use defined by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for damage due to improper use or connection to an electrical system not
complying with current regulation.
6. The medical device requires special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility and must be installed and used in
accordance with the information provided with the accompanying documents: the NEW ASKIR 30 device must be installed
and used away from mobile and portable RF communication devices (mobile phones, transceivers, etc.) that may
interference with the said device.
7. WARNING: Do not change this equipment without the permission of the manufacturer CA-MI Srl. 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
8. 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.
9. Use in Home-Care: Keep all accessories of the device out of reach of children under 36 months of age since they contain
small parts that may be swallowed.

GENERAL WARNING

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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