Porter NITRONOX HD User Manual

N I T R O N O X H D S C A V E N G E R S Y S T E M
U S E R ' S M A N U A L / I N S T R U C T I O N S
E x a m i n a t i o n
All components should be removed from their respective shipping containers and examined. Any
omissions and/or damage should be reported to the Porter dealer, immediately.
U s e r R e s p o n s i b i l i t y
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T h e Nitronox HD Scavenger System is designed for use with the Nitronox HD Inhalation Analgesia
System (Refer to Instructions FM-1308), and to perform in accordance with specifications herein when
installed, operated and maintained as instructed in this manual.
understood prior to operation and use of the scavenger system.
Warnings
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Use Scavenging Monitor for N2O in the patient treatment area to insure that controls are effective in
achieving low levels of ppm (parts per million) exposure. Contact Porter or Authorized Distributor
for details on monitors and testing.
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The Nitronox Scavenger System is intended to be used by medical personnel trained in its use and
the use of nitrous oxide and oxygen for medical applications.
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An EXPLOSION hazard exists when flammable agents are exhausted into the vacuum system
(Page 7).
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The Nitronox Scavenger interface is supplied with a removable flow resistor. This foam resistor
must be REPLACED every six months to help prevent the possibility of increased resistance due to
particle entrapment (Page 8).
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Medical workers are exposed to N
NIOSH has recommended that exposures should be minimized. Contact NIOSH (1-800-35-NIOSH)
to receive NIOSH Publications on Control of Nitrous Oxide in Dental Operatories. Exposure can be
minimized by effective controls. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
publications state that controls, including System Maintenance, Ventilation and Work Practices can
effectively reduce N
System is an important part of the system of controls in medical settings.
FM-1309 Rev B 04/2018
O during administration of N
2
O concentrations in patient procedures. Your accessory Nitronox Scavenger
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It should be carefully read and
O/O conscious sedation analgesia.
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