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Important Information/Reminders
NOTE:
Only technical data and no patient data is collected by Bedfont®.
WARNING:
Please read the manual before use.
WARNING:
Never use alcohol or cleaning agents containing alcohol or other organic solvents as
these vapours will damage the electrochemical sensor inside.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should the instrument be immersed or splashed with liquid.
WARNING:
Breath tests must only be carried out with Bedfont® accessories. Failure to do so may
cause incorrect readings.
WARNING:
The mouthpieces are single patient use only and can be used for a maximum of 3 tests.
Further re-use could cause incorrect readings and could increase the risk of cross infection. The
mouthpiece should be disposed of after use, in accordance with local waste disposal guidance.
WARNING:
Patients should exhale for the duration of time indicated by the monitor during a breath
test. Failure to do so may cause incorrect readings.
WARNING:
To ensure a breath sample is taken at the correct flow rate, the monitor must be held
upright at all times during a breath test.
WARNING:
Do not block the exhaust ports on the device at any time. Blocking the exhaust ports may
cause erroneous readings.
CAUTION:
Ensure the monitor is used within the stated operating temperature and humidity ranges.
Operating temperature is 15-35
o
C. Operating humidity is 25-80% RH (non-condensing).
CAUTION:
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the ToxCO® monitor.
NOTE:
When selecting an accessory for the ToxCO® monitor, please be advised that an accessory not
recommended by Bedfont® may result in loss of performance and damage to your ToxCO® device.
The product warranty does not cover product failure or damage resulting from use with non-
approved accessories.
NOTE:
See Bedfont’s infection control and maintenance guidelines for further information on
infection control.
NOTE:
Please do not attempt to modify the equipment in any way or use accessories not specified
by the manufacturer. Any attempt to do so, will invalidate the warranty and may compromise the
safety of the device.
NOTE:
Bedfont® will make available on request service training to appropriately qualified personnel.
