Introduction; Warning / Cautions - Norvap Apollo Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Introduction

This Apollo Tec 3 Style anaesthetic vapour delivery systems has been
manufactured to comply with EN ISO 80601-2-13.
This Apollo Tec 3 Style anaesthetic vapour delivery system is to be used with
halogenated anaesthetic agent monitoring equipment that complies with EN
ISO 80601-2-55.
The Apollo Tec 3 Style anaesthetic vapour delivery system is to be used with
an anaesthetic gas delivery system that complies with EN ISO 80601-2-13.
The Apollo Tec 3 Style anaesthetic vapour delivery system is to be used with
an anaesthetic gas scavenging system that complies with EN ISO 80601-2-
13.
The Apollo Tec 3 Style anaesthetic vapour delivery system can only be used
with the agent filling system specified and which complies with BS EN ISO
5360:2012.
1.1 Warnings / Cautions
WARNING: Warnings tell about a condition that can cause injury to
the user or the patient.
CAUTION: Cautions tell about a condition that can cause damage to
the vaporiser and may result in injury to the user or the patient.
This manual and all its associated documentation must be studied thoroughly
before any attempt is made to install, operate or maintain any part of the
Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporiser. Failure to do so may result in user / patient
injury.
Special attention must be paid to each Warning and Caution as it appears in
the manual.
WARNINGS
The Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporisers are NOT MRI compatible.
Do NOT fill the Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporiser with any anaesthetic agent other
than the one specified on the front label. Any other agent used other than the
one specified can prove dangerous to the patient.
Doc. No. 157
20 March 2019
Issue 1.0 Draft Apollo Operations Manual
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