Operating Environment - Teleflex HUDSON RCI aquatherm III Operating Manual

Operating Environment

Ignition Sources
All sources of ignition must be kept away from the Aquatherm III Nebulizer Heater, and preferably
out of the room in which the heater is being used . In a hospital environment, an incubator is an
example of an ignition source. "NO SMOKING" signs should be prominently displayed.
Electromagnetic or Other Interference Caution
Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed
and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this manual . Portable and
mobile RF communications equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment .
This equipment has been tested to EN60601-1-2 and found to comply with the electromagnetic
compatibility requirements for medical devices . It is important to install and use this Aquatherm
III Nebulizer Heater in accordance with the instructions, to prevent harmful interference to other
devices in the vicinity .
To determine if this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices, turn the heater
OFF and then back ON . If interference is observed when the heater is operating, try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate other device(s) in the surrounding area .
• Increase the separation between other device(s) .
• Connect this device into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the other connected device(s) .
• Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help
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