Fresenius Medical Care 5008, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 2: Important Information
Fresenius Medical Care 5008 OP 5/09.06 2-1
2 Important Information
2.1 Important Information on the Operating Instructions
2.1.1 How to Use the Operating Instructions
Identification The document can be identified by the following information on the title
page and on the labels, if any:
– Software version of the system
– Edition of the technical document
– Part number of the technical document
Page identification The page identification 1-3, for example, refers to Chapter 1, page 3.
Editorial information The editorial information 1/01.05, for example, refers to: 1. edition,
January 2005.
Changes Document changes will be released as new editions or supplements. In
general, this manual is subject to change without notice.
Importance of the
instructions These Operating Instructions are part of the accompanying documents
and an integral part of the system. They contain information necessary
for the use of the system.
The Operating Instructions must be carefully studied before attempting
to operate the system.
Before the responsible organization may start operating the system, the
person responsible for the operation must have been instructed by the
manufacturer on how to use the system and must be thoroughly familiar
with the contents of the Operating Instructions.
The system may only be operated by persons certificated to have been
instructed on the proper operation and handling of the unit.
Description of the options Chapters 15 to 28 describe the operation of the options. For further
information please refer to the appropriate chapters. (e.g. The SN
Specifications are listed in chapter 11 System Description.)