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oxide) device (according to the IEC 60601-1 definition).
9. The device shall not be used near any heat source or flames, flammable or inflammable liquids or gases
with explosive properties.
10. The device shall not be used in an oxygen rich environment.
11. MR Not Evaluated: DO NOT use this device in a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment.
12. The device shall not be used in conjunction with any other medical device unless that device is
recommended by the manufacturer or shown in this user manual (e.g. ventilators in VENTILATOR Mode
settings).
13. When connecting to a computer:
• Make sure the computer has electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), CE marking or other Local
Certifications and low radiation emission displays.
• Computer must be made compliant with IEC 60601-1 by means of an isolation transformer.
14. Precautions regarding EMC should be taken prior to device installation and can be found in the EMC section
of this manual.
15. Portable and mobile RF communication devices (including antenna cables and external antennas) should
be either powered off or must not be closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the device (including
cable) to eliminate potential electrical interferences and the degradation of the device’s performance.
16. The device should not be placed adjacent to or stacked either on top or under another device. If this is
absolutely necessary, the device operation must be verified to ensure normal operation.
17. Do not place the device so that it can be difficult to disconnect it from the mains; the power cord connected
to the mains is intended to be the means of disconnection. Mains and the potential equalization node
must be always easily accessible.
18. Do not block or restrict the air inlet (cooling) on the instrument back panel.
19. Do not block or restrict the air outlet on the bottom part of the device.
20. Do not place the device in a confined space, always provide adequate ventilation around the device.
Clearance Area Cooling air ventilation scheme