Precautions During Preparation - Dräger MIcroVent Operating Instructions Manual

General WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS (cont'd)

Precautions During Preparation

CAUTION !
Restriction of Distribution
Federal Law and Regulations in the United States
and Canada restrict this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
CAUTION !
Traceability
Federal Law in the United States requires tracea-
bility of this equipment. Please return the self ad-
dressed registration card included with the product
and fill in the required information.
CAUTION !
Maintenance
In case of malfunction of this device, contact your
local DrägerService or our Factory Authorized
Technical Service Center.
The device must be inspected and serviced (pre-
ventive maintenance) by competent and factory au-
thorized technical service representatives at regu-
lar 6 month intervals. A record must be kept on this
preventive maintenance. We recommend obtaining
a service contract through your vendor.
Maintenance or repair of the MicroVent shall be per-
formed only by Dräger authorized technical service
representatives.
Precautions During Preparation
WARNING !
Always verify that valve membrane is installed in
correct orientation. Ventilator malfunction will
occur if silicone membrane is reversed.
WARNING !
Always use an independent oxygen analyzer to
monitor inspiratory oxygen concentrations.
WARNING !
Do not use antistatic (electrically conductive)
patient circuits or tubing.
WARNING !
Treatment of batteries:
Do not throw into fire! Do not force open!
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries!
Danger of bodily injury.
Follow all local, state, and federal regulations
with respect to environmental protection when
disposing of batteries.
WARNING !
• Always use extreme caution when using oxygen!
• Oxygen intensely supports any burning!
No smoking, no open fire in areas where oxygen
is in use!
• Always provide adequate ventilation in order to
maintain ambient O concentrations < 24 %
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• Always secure O cylinders against tipping, do
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not expose to extreme heat.
• Do not use oil or grease on O
tank valves or pressure regulators. Do not touch
with oily hands. Risk of fire!
• Open and close valves slowly, with smooth turns.
Do not use any tools.
WARNING !
Do not install flow restricting valves or flow me-
ters into the high pressure gas supply. Equip-
ment malfunction might result.
WARNING !
Always use medical grade oxygen and air that is
dry and free from dust and oil. Contaminated gas
may cause ventilator malfunction.
CAUTION !
Always use elbow connector for accurate flow
measurement.
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