Recommended Operating Environments - Saros 4000 Operator's Manual

The following chart provides important information concerning the recommended operating environments, or operating conditions, for
optimum use of the device.
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Transport/Storage Temperature
Electrical
Altitude
Placement
Environment
Operating Time
WARNING: OPERATING THE SAROS OUTSIDE OF THE RECOMMENDED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT
DEVICE PERFORMANCE, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY IF THIS OCCURS.
WARNING: OPERATING THE SAROS UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN HIGH PRODUCT GAS
TEMPERATURE.
WARNING: USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT ADJACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AVOIDED BECAUSE
IT COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION. IF SUCH USE IS NECESSARY, THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE OTHER EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE OPERATING NORMALLY.
NOTE: When moving the SAROS from an extreme temperature environment, please allow time for your device to acclimate to the recommended
operating temperature environment.
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS AT EXTREME TEMPERATURES
SAROS has been designed to optimally operate at temperatures between 0º C – 40º C. When operating the system in environments outside
these temperatures, the system performance is characterized as follows:
The conditions below are not part of IEC60601-1 Compliance Testing.
While operating in temperatures between 0º C to 40º C, SAROS is capable of maintaining flow and purity in continuous and pulse flow
modes, while operating on all power sources with the exception of Battery charging.
While operating in temperatures above 40ºC the purity of the oxygen may fall below 90% and the operating time on the battery may be
reduced. If SAROS is operating on external power at this temperature, the system may not transition to battery operation due to the safety
circuit in the Battery being too hot. During discharge, the SAROS software will shut the system down if internal battery cell temperature
exceeds 59°C. While the Battery is charging, software will interrupt charger operation when the internal battery temperature exceeds 40°C or
temperature is less than 5°C.
THE PROPER LOCATION
Select a location for the device that avoids the intake of smoke, fumes and pollutants. Correct placement of the device should allow intake of
air through the air inlet filter at the top and allow exhaust air to freely leave the exhaust vent at the bottom of the device.
Locate the device such that the alarms can be heard and position the oxygen supply tubing in such a way that it does not kink or occlude.
Keep the SAROS at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) away from hot, sparking objects or open flames.
DO NOT locate the device near flammable materials or cleaning agents or in the direct path of any heat source, such as a stove, range, heat
register or vehicle heater.
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2.3 RECOMMENDED OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS

See Table 1-1
See Table 1-1
See Table 1-1
Use no extension cords or electrical outlets controlled by a switch.
0 - 13,000 feet (0 - 3,962 meters)
DO NOT block the air inlet or the exhaust vent. Place device a minimum of 3 inches (7.5 cm) away
from walls, draperies, furniture, other equipment, etc.
Must be smoke, pollutant, and fume free. Pollution Protection Degree 3 for EMS Environments.
24-hours per day when connected to an external AC Power Adapter or 24 VDC Cable.
Table 2-2. Recommended Operating Environments
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