Filling And Draining The Vaporizer - Datex-Ohmeda Tec 7 User's Reference Manual

Filling and draining the vaporizer

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Do not fill the vaporizer with any agent other than the agent specified on
the front label. The vaporizer is designed for that agent only. If any
substance other than that specified is used, patient injury could occur.
Only fill the vaporizer when it is in an upright position. Failure to do so
may result in the vaporizer being overfilled.
To avoid explosive hazards, flammable anesthetic agents such as Ether
and Cyclopropane must not be used in or with this vaporizer. Only
anesthetic agents that comply with the requirements for non-flammable
anesthetic agents in the IEC 60601-2-13 Standard, Particular
Requirements for the Safety of Anesthesia Machines , are suitable for
use in the presence of this vaporizer.
As this vaporizer is not suitable for use with flammable anesthetic agents
such as Ether or Cyclopropane, the use of antistatic breathing tubes and
face masks is not necessary. The use of antistatic or electrically
conductive breathing tubes when using high frequency electric surgery
equipment may cause burns and is therefore not recommended in any
application of this vaporizer.
Do not fill the vaporizer unless the control dial is in the
Do not turn the dial ON during filling or attempt to fill beyond the ¥
mark.
Do not drain the agent into any container other than a properly marked
drug container.
Ensure that the filler cap is tightened prior to use.
4 Operating Instructions
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