Intended User Responsibility; Servicing - Norvap Apollo Operation & Maintenance Manual

This product will perform in conformity with the description thereof enclosed in
this operating manual and associated labels, when assembled, operated,
maintained and repaired in agreement with the instructions provided. The
Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporiser is intended to be used by an anaesthesiologist
trained in the use of this device. The device must be checked periodically. It
must be operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions
provided. A defective vaporiser must not be used. Components which are
damaged, worn, distorted, broken, contaminated or missing must be replaced
immediately. Should such repair or replacement be necessary, Norvap
International recommend that a verbal or written request be made only to a
Norvap International approved agency. The vaporiser must not be altered or
modified in any way without prior written consent from Norvap International.
The user of this vaporiser shall have sole responsibility for any malfunction,
which results either from alteration by anyone other than Norvap International
approved personnel, or from improper use, incorrect maintenance, improper
repair or damage.

1.3 Servicing

The Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporiser must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. The contents of this manual are not binding. If any significant
difference is found between the product and this manual, please contact
Norvap International for further information.
To ensure that the Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporiser functions correctly, it must be
serviced at regular intervals at a Norvap International approved Service
Centre. Norvap International stipulates that the vaporiser must be serviced at
intervals not exceeding three (3) years and calibrated at intervals not
exceeding twelve (12) months. This is a criterion of the warranty.
NOTE: Halothane vaporisers must be serviced annually.
Qualified service personnel and genuine spare parts must be used for all
servicing and repair requirements. Norvap International will otherwise not
assume responsibility for the materials used, the work performed, or any
possible consequences of the same.
If the equipment is to be transported back to Norvap International, drain the
vaporiser, package it securely for protection in its original packaging. Enclose
the following items:
1. A letter describing the fault with the equipment.
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