Infa Warmer V-505 Operation Manual March 2004

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PHARMASERVE-LILLY S.A.C.I.

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INTRODUCTION This Operation Manual deals with the specifications, operation and maintenance of the Atom Infa Warmer V-505. Atom is by no means responsible for any malfunction arising from a user ignoring the instructions for operation and maintenance described in this Manual as well as for any accident attributable to repair by someone other than technical personnel belonging to, or authorized by, Atom. This Manual contains description of all the functions available, including the HL stand and the oxygen blender/ suction unit or the oxygen flowmeter/suction unit. So please skip any section unrelated to your unit. Read this Manual carefully and familiarize yourself thoroughly with its contents before operating the unit. Keep this Manual where it is readily accessible for reference in case of need. If any technical problem should arise, please contact your Atom distributor.

This product is shipped without being disinfected. Be sure to clean and disinfect the unit before using it for the first time after purchase. Used parts and other products past their useful lives should be disinfected or sterilized and disposed of as medical wastes.

INTENDED USE The Atom Infa Warmer model V-505 is a radiant warming, open-type incubator designed to provide an optimum clinical environment for newborn and premature neonates. The Infa Warmer is also designed to offer the clinical staff optimum conditions for observation and examination, temperature stabilization and management and post-operative care of their small patients. The Infa Warmer also incorporates the thermoregulatory ability to adjust the baby's skin temperature. Features, such as suction and delivery of oxygen or oxygen mixed with air, are also optionally available.

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SAFETY INFORMATION Instructions to ensure safe operation of the unit are found throughout this Manual. Please read the Manual carefully before operating the unit. Please follow the instructions in operating it.

[1] Basic Instructions 1.Follow the instructions for safe use of the unit. Follow the operating instructions described in this Manual for safe use of the unit. 2.Inspect the unit on a periodical basis. Periodical inspection is needed to use the unit under optimum conditions. 3.Never use the unit when faulty. If any damage or malfunction of the unit should be noticed, stop using it immediately and contact your ATOM distributor.

[2] Definition of Warning Indication Three levels of warning indication are used throughout this Manual and on the unit. They are defined as follows. A DANGER notice indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury, serious damage to property such as total loss of use of equipment, and a fire. A WARNING notice indicates an indirectly (potentially) hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury, serious damage to property such as total loss of use of equipment, and a fire. A CAUTION notice indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury, partial damage to property, and loss of data stored in computers.

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[3] Definition of Marks 1. Marks to indicate caution or warning Mark

《Title》and Indication 《General attention》 Indicates unspecified general caution or warning. 《Caution: Hot surface》 Indicates that the surface can be dangerously hot.

2. Marks to prohibit action Mark

《Title》and Indication 《General prohibition》 Indicates unspecified general prohibition. 《Prohibition of disassembly》 Indicates prohibition of disassembly of the unit where it may cause an electric shock or other hazards. 《Prohibition of use of fire》 Indicates prohibition of use of fire where an external use of fire may cause the unit to ignite under certain conditions.

3. Marks to give instructions for action Mark

《Title》and Indication 《General instruction》 Indicates unspecified general action on the part of the user. 《Remove the power plug from the power outlet 》 Instructs the user to remove the power plug from the power outlet in the case of malfunction or when thunder storm conditions threaten and lightning might occur. 《Connect a ground wire》 Instructs the user to connect the ground wire without fail where the unit is provided with a ground terminal.

4. Marks used on the unit Mark

《Title》and Indication Type BF equipment is applied here.

Caution: See the accompanying documents.

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WARRANTIES This equipment is guaranteed by Atom Medical Corporation for a period of one year from the date of delivery to be free of any defects in both materials and workmanship when used normally for its intended purpose. Any parts of this equipment proving to be so defective will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. In the following cases, however, actual expenses need to be paid even during the warranty period. （1）Wear and tear of expendables. （2）Trouble and damage due to improper handling, such as dropping the unit during transport or transfer. （3）Trouble and damage due to a fire, salt, gas, extraordinary voltage, earthquake, electrical storm, flooding, or other natural calamities. （4）Travel expenses in the case of a trip to an isolated island, a remote place, etc. for the purpose of repair. Damage in shipment should be reported promptly to Atom accompanied by the certificate of the carrier concerned. All correspondence concerning the equipment should specify the model name and the serial number.

Atom is by no means responsible for compensation for death, injury or damage to property if such loss should occur due to any of the following causes. 1. Trouble or damage due to installation, maintenance or repair by someone other than technical personnel belonging to, or authorized by, Atom. 2. Trouble or damage of Atom products caused by a product of another company other than that supplied by Atom. 3. Trouble or damage due to modification, maintenance or repair using a part other than that specified by Atom. 4. Trouble or damage due to neglecting the operating precautions or operating instructions described in the Operation Manual of the unit. 5. Trouble or damage due to operation under ambient conditions, including electrical requirements and installation requirements, other than those described in the Operation Manual. 6. Trouble due to carelessness or improper modification. 7. Trouble or damage due to using secondhand equipment. 8. If an accessory device which does not meet the safety requirements of this unit is used in combination with the unit, the safety level of the resulting system may be compromised. When selecting an accessory device, the following point should be taken into consideration. Evidence that the safety of the accessory device was certified in accordance with a national standard conforming to IEC60601-1 and/or IEC60601-1-1.

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[1] Precautions on Jamming

Medical radio knives, cellular phones and other devices which generate high-frequency noise can cause jamming to various electric equipment for medical use and thus result in malfunction. Since portable phones and other devices are often used in medical facilities, some measures should be taken to prevent jamming due to such devices. Portable phones and other devices which generate high frequency should not be used near the unit during its operation to prevent malfunction of the unit due to jamming.

[2] Responsibility for Care of Equipment

It is the user (a hospital, a doctor's office, a clinic) that is responsible for the operation, maintenance and care of the electric equipment for medical use. The equipment should be used only by medical personnel.

[3] Prohibition of Modification

Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Otherwise, a fire, an electric shock or injury may result.

[4] Periodical Inspection

Proper periodical inspection is needed in order to maintain and use the unit under optimum conditions.

[5] In Case of Trouble

If any abnormal condition or trouble should occur to the unit, indicate on the unit that it is out of order and contact immediately your Atom distributor or service engineer. See the end of this Operation Manual for where to make contact. If any abnormal condition or trouble should occur, do not use the unit until it has been repaired completely by a service engineer so as to prevent possible danger.

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Ｃ Ｏ Ｎ Ｔ Ｅ Ｎ Ｔ Ｓ INTRODUCTION ... 1 [1] Operating Precautions 1-1. DANGER ... 8 1-2. WARNING ... 9 1-3. CAUTION ... 11 [2] Parts Identification 2-1. Main Body ... 12 2-2. Control Panel ... 13 2-3. Oxygen Blender/Suction Unit ... 15 2-4. Oxygen Flowmeter/Suction Unit ... 16 [3] Preparation before Use 3-1. Where to Install the Infa Warmer ... 17 3-2. Locking the Casters ... 17 3-3. Adjusting the HL Stand ... 17 3-4. Power Outlet and Grounding ... 18 3-5. Power Cord and Power Switch ... 18 3-6. Rechargeable battery ... 19 3-7. Start-up Inspection ... 20 [4] Heat Control 4-1. Setting the Heater Output (Manual Control) ... 21 4-2. Setting the Skin Temperature (Servo Control) ... 23 [5] Oxygen Blender/Suction Unit 5-1. Connecting the Hoses ... 25 5-2. How to Operate the Blender/Suction Unit ... 26 [6] Oxygen Flowmeter/Suction Unit 6-1. Connecting the Hoses ... 30 6-2. How to Operate the Oxygen Flowmeter/Suction Unit ... 31 [7] Other Operation Procedures 7-1. Timer ... 34 7-2. I/O Port (Communication Connector) ... 35 7-3. Lighting ... 36 7-4. Rotating/Tilting the Canopy ... 36 7-5. Mattress Platform ... 37 7-6. Baby Guard ... 37 7-7. Support Column Rail ... 38 [8] Cleaning and Disinfection 8-1. Main Body ... 39 8-2. Others ... 40 [9] Maintenance and Inspection 9-1. Inspection before Operation ... 41 9-2. Quarterly Inspection ... 42 9-3. Periodical Replacement Parts ... 43 9-4. Replacing the Lamp ... 43 9-5. Inspection Checklist ... 44 9-6. Life ... 45 9-7. Disposal ... 45 [10] Alarms ... 46 [11] Troubleshooting ... 48 [12] Technical Data ... 49

[1] Operating Precautions Please follow the operating instructions described in this Manual for safe use of the unit. The unit should be operated only by those who have been trained and instructed properly in its operation. The unit should be operated only for its intended use.

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DANGER

Death or serious injury, damage to equipment or a fire will result if the instructions given below are not followed.

Do not leave the unit unattended when the baby guards are open. If the baby guards are left open, the infant may fall out of the unit and suffer serious or fatal injury. Never leave the unit unattended when the baby guards are open.

If the locking mechanism of the baby guards or other related parts should be found faulty in any way, stop using the unit immediately and ask for repair. The infant may fall out of the incubator.

Never place a body warmer or other possible ignition sources in or near the unit. Use of oxygen will increase a risk of explosion or a fire. A body warmer or other devices in which fire is used or which may generate a spark may cause explosion or a fire if used near the unit.

Do not use the unit in the presence of a flammable anesthetic gas. The unit may cause explosion or a fire if used in the presence of such a gas.

Do not use ether, alcohol or other ignitable substances. Even a small amount of ether, alcohol or other ignitable substances may cause a fire when mixed with the oxygen supplied to the unit.

Ground the unit securely. Otherwise current leakage may cause an electric shock. To complete the ground connection, connect the power cord only to a 3P power outlet including a ground terminal and grounded properly. Do not operate the unit if you have any doubt about its ground connection.

Do not use near the unit any device generating high frequency. Medical radio knives, portable phones and other devices which generate high frequency should not be used near the unit during its operation to prevent malfunction of the unit due to jamming.

Analyze arterial gas levels repeatedly when a high oxygen environment is required. It is reported to be extremely important and essential, when the infant's conditions call for a high oxygen environment, to repeatedly analyze arterial gas levels. Follow the doctor's instructions in measuring the oxygen concentration because ignoring essential requirements may increase the risk of retinopathy of prematurity.

Do not jolt the unit or bump it against anything. The screws or fixed parts may become loose.

Use of parts and/or accessories that do not meet the safety requirements of this unit may compromise the safety and efficacy of the unit. Particular attention should be paid to the following points: ● Only parts and/or accessories designated by ATOM should be used. ● Only peripheral equipment that meets the requirements of IEC 60601-1 / IEC 60601-1-1 or equivalents should be used. −8−

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WARNING

Death or serious injury due to a fire or an electric shock will result if the instructions given below are not followed.

Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions in setting the infant's skin temperature. Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions in oxygen supply. Oxygen for medical use should be used. Be sure to bear in mind the following points during oxygen supply. ●Do not place a body warmer, a flashlight, oils and fats, or flammable vaporizable matters near the unit. ● Use pure cotton for the infant's clothing and bed sheets, etc. Do not use any material that is easily charged with static electricity. ●Use pure cotton or fire-proofed materials for the clothing of doctors, nurses and those ambulance men who handle this unit.

Bear in mind the following points while using oxygen supply equipment. ● If oil, grease or a grease-like substance should get in contact with pressurized oxygen, a violent spontaneous ignition may occur. Do not let such substances stick to the oxygen pressure regulator the oxygen cylinder valve, pipings, connections and other oxygen supply equipment. ● On a high pressure oxygen cylinder, use only a tested pressure reducing valve or pressure regulating valve indicated specifically for oxygen supply. Do not use such a valve for any gas other than air or oxygen. It is dangerous to use a valve to supply a gas other than air or oxygen and then to supply oxygen again.

Smoking is prohibited in the room where the unit is installed. Do not place any possible ignition sources in the room. Avoid damaging the power cord. A damaged power cord may cause a fire or an electric shock. ● Do not pinch the power cord between the unit and the wall, a shelf or the floor. ● Do not place the power cord near a heating apparatus or heat it. ● Do not put anything heavy on the power cord. ● Always grasp the power plug with your hand to remove the power cord from the power outlet. A damaged power cord should be replaced immediately with a new one.

Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. Otherwise, a fire or an electric shock may result.

Do not touch the heater with your hand when the heater is on. You may burn yourself.

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Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. Touching the power plug with a wet hand may cause an electric shock.

Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Disassembling or modifying the unit may cause a fire, an electric shock or injury.

Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to excessive humidity, dust or steam. Installing the unit in such a place may cause a fire or an electric shock.

The power outlet should be located near the unit to prevent accidental contact with a trailing power cord. Use a separate power outlet for each unit. Do not put many loads on one power outlet. Connect the power cord only to a 3P power outlet in order to complete the ground connection. Do not operate the unit if you have any doubt about its ground connection.

Ground peripheral electric equipment securely. The input voltage of this unit is AC230V, 50Hz. Never connect the unit to a power source other than that specified. The unit should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Be sure to perform start-up inspection. Using the unit without performing start-up inspection may let a defect pass unnoticed and cause a serious accident.

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CAUTION

Injury or damage to surrounding objects may result if the instructions given below are not followed.

Be sure to clean and disinfect the unit before using it for the first time after purchase. The unit is shipped without being disinfected.

Always keep the unit warm to maintain the mattress surface temperature at a fixed level during the standby mode. Place the infant on the mattress only when the mattress surface temperature has stabilized. Do not twist or pull the cords by force. If any defect should be found, ask an expert for repair without attempting to repair it yourself.

Remove the power plug from the power outlet before moving the unit to another place or when the unit is not going to be used for a long time. Moving the unit to another place with the power plug connected to the power outlet will damage the power cord and may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Remove the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning or disinfecting the unit. Cleaning or disinfecting the unit with the power plug connected to the power outlet may cause an electric shock.

Place the unit on a stable surface. Placing the unit on an unstable platform or a tilted surface will cause it to fall or drop and may hurt someone. Check the strength of the place where the unit is to be placed or installed.

Install the unit out of reach of small children. Do not operate the unit with the canopy covered with a cloth. Operating the unit covered with a cloth or pressed tightly against the wall may cause a fire or an electric shock from overheating.

Do not install the unit in direct sunshine or near a heating apparatus. Do not expose the unit to extraordinarily high temperature or excessive humidity. Do not place anything heavy on the unit. Do not let the unit bump against anything, fall or drop inadvertently. Check the operation of the peripheral devices. If a device transmitting or receiving weak signals is installed near the unit, the device may be affected by the electromagnetic waves generated by the unit. Should any malfunction of the unit occur, immediately remove the unit from service. − 11 −

[2] Parts Identification 2-1. Main Body Canopy fixing screw

Canopy

Alarm lamp

Heater Control panel I/O Port (communication connector)

Illumination lamp

Support panel

Support column rail

Oxygen blender/suction unit or Oxygen flowmeter/suction unit.

Tube access hole packing

Mattress

Handle(optional) Baby guard

Mattress platform tilting lever

Caster Elevating pedal

Note : The handle and the drawer shown in the figure are optionally available. The oxygen blender/suction unit is provided only to the type with the oxygen blender/suction unit and the oxygen flowmeter/suction unit is provided only to the type with the oxygen flowmeter/suction unit ; the elevating pedal is provided only to the HL stand type.

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2-2. Control Panel

y q w e r t

u i o ˚C

!0

!4

˚C ˚F ˚F

˚F

!5

˚C ˚F

!1

%

!6

!2 0

50

!7

100

!3 !9 @0 !8 @1 @2

Alarms

Alarms Skin temperature probe alarm indicator

t

Flashes when the skin temperature probe is faulty or not connected.

Canopy state alarm indicator Flashes while the canopy is tilted.

y

w

Mains failure alarm indicator Illuminates when power supply is interrupted due to power failure, disconnected power plug or other causes.

System failure alarm indicator Illuminates when electric circuit trouble, broken heater connection or some other trouble is detected in selfdiagnosis.

u

Check switch

e

Skin temperature alarm indicator ･Manual Control: Flashes when a detected infant's skin temperature exceeds 40 ℃ ･Servo Control: Flashes when a detected infant's skin temperature deviates from the preselected temperature by more than ± 1 ℃.

q

r

Intended to check for any display trouble or alarm trouble. Press this switch, and all the alarm indicators should illuminate. i

Alarm silence/reset switch Press this switch to silence an audible alarm or to reset an alarm.

Check baby alarm indicator Manual Control: Flashes every 15 minutes after manual control operation started.

o

Silence indicator Flashes when an audible alarm is disabled.

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Temperature !0

Skin temperature display Displays a detected skin temperature digitally.

!1

Set skin temperature/set heater output display ･Servo Control: Displays a set skin temperature digitally. ･Manual Control: Displays a set heater output digitally.

!2

Heater output indicator Indicates heater output in ten levels.

!3

Skin temperature probe connecting jack The skin temperature probe is connected to this jack.

!4

℃/° F selector switch Press this switch to change the temperature display unit from ℃ to °F and vice versa.

!5

Servo Control switch Press this switch to operate the warmer in the Servo Control mode.

!6

Manual Control switch Press this switch to operate the warmer in the Manual Control mode.

!7

Setting switch ･Servo Control: Press this switch to set the skin temperature (℃) to a desired level. ･Manual Control: Press this switch to set the heater output (%) to a desired level. Every time switch is pressed, a setting increases. Every time switch is pressed, a setting decreases.

Timer !8

Timer display The length of time that has passed is displayed digitally.

!9

Timer start/stop switch Press this switch to start/stop the timer.

@0

Timer reset switch Press this switch to reset the timer to its initial condition.

Power/lighting @1

Power switch Press this switch to start/stop the operation of the unit except lighting.

@2

Illumination lamp switch Press this switch to turn on/off the illumination lamps on the canopy.

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2-3. Oxygen Blender/Suction Unit The description in this section relates to a unit in which an oxygen blender/suction unit is installed. If your unit doesn't have one, please skip this section. ■ Operation panel

■ Rear panel

L / min 10 9 8

q

e

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

r

i

y u

OFF

t

O2 %

50 40

w

60

ON

!0

o

70 80 90

30 20

100

Operation panel q

Oxygen flowmeter Turn the knob to set the flow rate of the mixed gas, whose concentration has been set to a desired level by the blender, to a desired level in the range of 0-10L/ min.

w

Blender knob

e

Rear panel y

Outlet (air/oxygen) Releases a mixed gas at any flow rate as set by the oxygen flowmeter. The mixed gas is supplied to the patient via a humidifier jar.

u

Inlet (oxygen) Connected to the oxygen supply port to take oxygen into the unit.

Turn this knob to set the oxygen concentration, which is achieved by mixing the oxygen for medical use supplied from an external source with air, to a desired level in the range of 21-100%.

i

Suction pressure meter

o

Connected to the air supply port to take air into the unit.

Indicates the suction pressure controlled by the suction pressure control knob. r

Outlet (suction) Connected to a suction jar for suction from the patient via the suction jar.

Suction pressure control knob Controls the suction pressure supplied from an exter-

!0

nal source. t

Inlet (air)

Suction lever Opens/closes the circuit in the suction unit to turn suction pressure on/off.

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Inlet (suction) Connected to the piping port of suction facilities.

2-4. Oxygen Flowmeter/Suction Unit The description in this section relates to a unit in which an oxygen flowmeter/suction unit is installed. If your unit doesn't have one, please skip this section. ■ Operation panel

■ Rear panel

L / min 10 9 8

q

w

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

e

t y

OFF

ON

r

i

u

Operation panel q

Oxygen flowmeter Turn the knob to set the flow rate of externally supplied medical grade oxygen, whose concentration has been set to a desired level by the blender, to a desired level in the range of 0-10L/min.

w

Suction pressure meter

Rear panel

y

Inlet (oxygen)

u

Suction pressure control knob Controls the suction pressure supplied from an exter-

Outlet (suction) Connected to a suction jar for suction from the patient via the suction jar.

nal source. r

Outlet (oxygen) Releases medical grade oxygen at any flow rate as set by the oxygen flowmeter. The mixed gas is supplied to the patient via a humidifier jar. Connected to the oxygen supply port to take oxygen into the unit.

Indicates the suction pressure controlled by the suction pressure control knob. e

t

i

Suction lever Opens/closes the circuit in the suction unit to turn suction pressure on/off.

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Inlet (suction) Connected to the piping port of suction facilities.

[3] Preparation before Use 3-1. Where to Install the Infa Warmer Install the Infa Warmer in a horizontal place convenient for work. Avoid installing it near a heating apparatus, by the window or where an open flame is used. Since the radiant temperature on the bed of the unit is affected by the ambient temperature, the unit should be used in a room whose temperature is 22-30 ℃. Be careful not to cause large fluctuations in room temperature.

Avoid installing the unit near a heating apparatus or in direct sunshine so that it may not be affected directly by such external thermal conditions. A heating apparatus should be at least 150 cm away from the unit. Avoid installing the unit near the air outlets of an air-conditioner or in an excessive air flow. Since the heat of the heater is radiated from the top surface of the canopy, the top surface of the canopy should be at least 30 cm below the ceiling.

3-2. Locking the Casters （1）When the Infa Warmer is installed in a desired place, lock the two casters. （2）To lock a caster, step down on the stopper tip for the stopper to be in the LOCKED position. （3）To unlock a caster, place the stopper in the UNLOCKED position.

To lock Step down here.

To unlock Step down here.

Install the Infa Warmer on a horizontal and steady floor. Step on the two caster stoppers to lock the casters securely. To move the unit to another place, be sure to unlock the casters.

3-3. Adjusting the HL Stand (HL stand type) （1）The height of the HL stand can be adjusted if necessary by stepping on an appropriate side of the elevating pedal. （2）To raise the HL stand, step continuously on the right side(△) of the elevating pedal until a desired height is achieved. To lower it, step continuously on the left side(▽) of the elevating pedal until a desired height is achieved.

Elavating pedal

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3-4. Power Outlet and Grounding

The power outlet should be located near the unit to prevent accidental contact with a trailing power cord. Use a separate power outlet for each unit. Do not put many loads on one power outlet. Connect the power cord only to a 3P power outlet in order to complete the ground connection. Do not operate the unit if you have any doubt about its ground connection.

Ground peripheral electric equipment securely.

The input voltage of this unit is AC 230V, 50Hz. Never connect the unit to a power source other than that specified. The unit should be serviced only by qualified personnel.

3-5. Power Cord and Power Switch （1）Connect the power cord to the connector of the power source. Then connect the power plug on the other end of the power cord to the power outlet. （2）Press the power switch to turn power on.

■ Memory function If power supply should be interrupted due to power failure, disconnection of a power plug or other causes, the preselected settings and the items to be displayed will be retained in the memory, so that it is not necessary to set them anew when power returns. Thus, the last selected settings and display items will be displayed when the power switch is pressed ON.

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■ How to reset the circuit breaker If an overcurrent condition should occur during the operation of the unit, the circuit breaker of the unit will be tripped to prevent possible accidents. To reset the breaker, take the following steps: （1）Press the power switch to turn power off. （2）Allow at least one minute after the breaker was tripped, and then depress the breaker pushbutton to reset it to the "Normal" position. （3）Press the power switch to turn power on. If the circuit breaker should be tripped again, contact your Atom distributor.

Tripped position

Normal position

To prevent a malfunction, allow at least one minute or so after the activation of the circuit breaker before pressing the pushbutton.

3-6.Rechargeable Battery The unit contains a rechargeable battery intended to give an alarm when power supply has stopped. The battery needs charging in any of the following cases: 앫 immediately after purchasing the unit 앫 after the activation of a mains failure alarm 앫 after the unit has not been used for a long time 앫 when no alarm or only a feeble alarm sounds on the activation of a mains failure alarm by setting the power switch to the ON position with the power cord off The battery is charged automatically while the unit is connected to the wall outlet. It takes about 48 hours for a completely discharged battery to be fully recharged. The rechargeable battery should be replaced with a new one every four years or so.

If a mains failure alarm does not sound even after recharging, contact your Atom distributor.

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