General Warning; Important Safety Rules - Gima 28191 Handbuch

SUPER VEGA SUCTION ASPIRATOR it's an electrical powered surgical aspirator (230V ~ / 50Hz) used for
the nasal, oral and tracheal suction in man of body liquids (mucus, catarrh or blood).
The equipment is equipped with a trolley provided with 5 wheels (three of them are provided with loocking
system in order to avoid the equipment can overbalance) and an external plastic enclosure. Thanks to this
characteristics and to the rating that it has, this product is particularly suitable for hospital use, 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 2 complete
polycarbonate autoclavable jars with overflow valve and it is equipped with aspiration regulator and vacuum
indicator located on the front panel.
Device designed to provide easy transport and use CONTINUOUS. On request it is available the version with
pedal control and version with pedal control and collection flow diverter.
28191 SUPER VEGA SUCTION ASPIRATOR ON TROLLEY
28192 SUPER VEGA SUCTION ASPIRATOR ON TROLLEY WITH FOOTSWITCH

GENERAL WARNING

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.
Keep off the reach of children or not capable people without supervision.
Full containers must be handled with great care during transfer to the disposal areas, following the local
procedures and regulations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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:
- Use original components and accessories provided by the manufacturer to guarantee the highest effi-
ciency and safety of the device.
- The device can be used only with the bacteriological filter.
- Never immerge the appliance into water.
- Position the device on stable and flat surfaces in a way that the air inlets on the back aren't obstructed;
- 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
GIMA technical service department.
- Don't use in the presence of inflammable substances such as anaesthetic, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
- Don't touch the device with wet hands and always prevent the appliance coming into contact with liquids.
If you accidentally fell into the water, unplug the power cord from the power outlet before grasping the
appliance.
- Don't leave the appliance connected to the power supply socket when not in use.
- Don't pull the power supply cable to disconnect the plug remove the plug from the mains socket correctly.
- 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.
- Don't use the device thoracic drainage.
- 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 in-
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