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Carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
initially has an intoxicating effect; this is followed by a debili-
tating effect. Increased levels of concentration will introduce the risk of anoxia and apnoea.
Good ventilation is absolutely essential.
Xenon (Xe)
has a strong anaesthetic effect. High levels of concentration will introduce
the risk of anoxia and apnoea. Good ventilation is absolutely essential.
High levels of
nitrogen (N
2
)
can reduce O
2
content in breathable air in enclosed spaces.
Good ventilation is absolutely essential when high levels of nitrogen are present.
1.3 Rules and guidelines
The following rules and guidelines must be observed from case to case, in addition to the
aforementioned safety information:
1. Regulations for operators of medical equipment in Germany
(Medizinprodukte Betreiberverordnung or MPBetreibV for short)
2. Principles of accident prevention (BGV A1)
3. Material usage (BGR 500)
4. Information provided by the suppliers and manufacturers of compressed gases
1.4 applicable standards
CE marking in accordance with EC Directive 2007/47/EC
The WegaMed Compact meets the requirements of the following standards:
• DIN EN ISO 10524
• CGA E-4
• UL 252
Optional inlet connection
• DIN 477: 2003
• DIN EN ISO 407: 2005
• BS341
• NF E 29-650
• NEN 3268
• ITC MIE AP7
• UNI 4406
• ISO 5145
Optional outlet connection
• EN 739 (NIST)
• DIN 13260
• NFS 90-116
• BS 5682
• UNI 9507
• SS8752430
• CGA V-5 (DISS)
