Warnings And Precautions - CardioQuip MCH-1000 Operators & Service Manual

Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: Use only sterile or 0.22-micron filtered water in the unit. DO NOT use
unfiltered tap water to rinse, fill, refill, or top-off the water tank.
WARNING: Use only ice that has been made from sterile or 0.22-micron filtered
water.
WARNING: If water in the water tank appears discolored, emits a foul smell, or
shows visual signs of biofilm, the device must be immediately removed from use.
Contact CardioQuip Customer Service for details regarding servicing assistance.
WARNING: If the external tubing appears cloudy or discolored, immediately remove
the device from service and contact CardioQuip Customer Service for details regarding
servicing assistance.
WARNING: Do NOT move modules or accessories between cooler-heater devices to
prevent possible cross-contamination.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, this equipment must only be
connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
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.
WARNING: Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the MCH. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. Access panels should be removed only by qualified
service personnel.
WARNING: The MCH is not fully automatic. Monitoring of patient temperature and rate
of temperature change remains the responsibility of the operator.
WARNING: If the unit is in an over-temperature condition and the emergency cool
system is used, it is crucial that the operator monitor the output water
temperature.
WARNING: It is the operator's responsibility to use and maintain this device
according to the labels of the product, accompanying instruction manuals, and
any revisions of the labeling or instructions that may be subsequently issued.
WARNING: Proper surgical procedures and techniques are the responsibility of
the operator.
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