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Warnings tell the user about dangerous conditions that can cause injury to
WARNING:
the operator or the patient if you do not obey all of the instructions in this
manual.
Cautions tell the user how to properly use the equipment and conditions that could
Caution:
cause damage to the equipment.
Read and obey all warnings and cautions.
Note:
Notes provide clarification or supplemental information.
Blue arrow denotes required user action.
Integrated Pneumatic Backup
WARNING:
• The integrated pneumatic backup is intended for short term use when the
electronic delivery system fails until a replacement NO delivery device can be
brought to the bedside.
• The integrated pneumatic backup delivers a variable concentration of NO to the
patient depending on the ventilator flow being used.
• When using the integrated pneumatic backup with breathing circuit gas flows of
5 L/min, the delivered NO dose will be approximately 40 ppm. Breathing circuit
gas flows less than 5 L/min will deliver an NO dose greater than 40 ppm.
Changing Cylinders
• Only use manufacturer supplied drug cylinders, regulators and adapters (see
Changing INOMAX Cylinders and Purging the Regulator Assembly, Section 3/
Patient Application).
• Cylinders should be stored between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
• Always secure a cylinder when not using it.
• Never lift a cylinder by its valve.
• Never drop a cylinder.
• Never use a hammer, pry or wedge to loosen a valve or protection cap. The valve
and protection cap should be operated by hand.
• Never let oil, grease or other combustibles come in contact with a cylinder or valve.
• Never remove or deface cylinder labeling or markings.
• Never attempt to repair a leaking cylinder valve or its safety relief device.
• Never operate equipment that is leaking.
• Never ship a leaking cylinder.
• Never store cylinders:
- where damage can result from the elements, such as standing water or
temperatures over 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).
- where they can contact corrosive substances.
- where they can be cut or abraded by an object.
- next to a walkway, elevator or platform edge.
Part No. 20568 Rev-02
2015-08
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