ConMed AER DEFENSE, Operator'S Manual

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AER DEFENSE
TM
S M O K E E V A C U A T O R
1.3 Cautions and Warnings
Please note that all Cautions and Warnings should
be read and understood before any use of this
equipment. This smoke evacuation system should
only be operated by personnel who have been
properly trained in its operation.
• The FilterOne™ is disposable, non-sterile and
non-serviceable. During use, this filter may
accumulate contaminated materials and fluids
that are potentially bio-hazardous. Please
handle this disposable filter according to your
local codes or regulations and hospital policy.
This filter may be disposed of or incinerated,
whichever is appropriate for your institution.
• The FilterOne™, when used with the
CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke
Evacuator, should not be used when the filter
has expired which is indicated by a flashing
ORANGE LED light and an audible 5 beep
alarm. Failure to change the filter may result
in decreased efficiency and contamination of
the electric motor, vacuum pump, and sound
absorbing media within the unit as well as the
operating room environment.
• If fluid is expected to be aspirated by the
CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke
Evacuator, a fluid collection device must
be installed in-line with the vacuum hose
assembly. Failure to install a fluid collection
device could cause filter blockage and
electrical damage.
• Do not operate this device in the presence of
flammable anesthetic gases, enriched oxygen
atmospheres or nitrous oxide.
• Refer servicing to qualified biomedical
technician or CONMED Technical Services.
• The AC power cord of the CONMED AER
DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator should
be connected to a properly polarized and
grounded receptacle of the same voltage
as listed on the nameplate on the smoke
evacuator.
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric
shock, this equipment must only be
connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
• The mains disconnect device is the AC power
cord.
• If outside cover of the AER DEFENSE™
is removed, there is a possibility of electrical
shock if internal components are contacted.
• There is a possibility of unexpected suction
due to electrical interference or component
failure. If unexpected suction occurs, take
unit out of service immediately.
• Do not plug AER DEFENSE™ into same
power source as life support equipment.
Use a separate power source for life support
equipment.
• Place tubing and cords away from traffic
patterns.
• This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for medical
devices to the IEC60601-1-2: 2007. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
typical medical installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to other devices in
the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to other devices, which
can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
other device(s) are connected.
– Consult CONMED Technical Services or
BioMedical Technician for help.
• Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect the AER DEFENSE™.