Cosmed Quark PFT, Manual

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Chapter 1 - Getting started - 15
Environmental condition of use
COSMED units have been conceived for operating in medically utilised rooms without
potential explosion hazards.
The units should not be installed in vicinity of x-ray equipment, motors or transformers
with high installed power rating since electric or magnetic interferences may falsify the
result of measurements or make them impossible. Due to this the vicinity of power lines
is to be avoided as well.
Cosmed equipment are not AP not APG devices (according to EN 60601-1): they are
not suitable for use in presence of flammable anaesthetic mixtures with air, oxygen or
nitrogen protoxide.
If not otherwise stated in the shipping documents, Cosmed equipment have been
conceived for operating under normal environmental temperatures and conditions [IEC
601-1(1988)/EN 60 601-1 (1990)].
• Temperature range 10°C (50°F) and 40°C (104°F).
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Relative humidity range 20% to 80%
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Atmospheric Pressure range 700 to 1060 mBar
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Avoid to use it in presence of noxious fumes or dusty environment and near heat
sources.
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Do not place near heat sources.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation emergency equipment accessible.
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Adequate floor space to assure access to the patient during exercise testing.
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Adequate ventilation in the room.