General Information
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1.6 Warning, Precautions and Notes
Warnings alert the user to potential serious outcomes (death, injury or serious adverse events) to the
patient or user.
Precautions alert the reader to exercise special care necessary for the safe and effective use of the
device
Notes are a general information statement concerning the Narkomat
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Please read adhere to all warning, precautions and notes listed here and in the appropriate areas
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
1.6.1 WARNINGS
WARNING:
The Narkomat
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anesthesia machine works on line voltage and at high pressure.
Therefore, an electric shock hazard may exist when the instrument covers are
removed. Repair and calibration procedures should only be performed by qualified
personnel who follow proper servicing techniques. Warnings are given in appropriate
locations
WARNING:
In order to prevent an electrical shock, the machine (protection class I) may only be
connected to a correctly grounded mains connection (socket outlet with grounding
contact).
WARNING:
Possible explosion hazard. Do not operate near flammable substances.
WARNING:
The use of anti-static or electrically conductive breathing tubes, when utilizing high
frequency electric surgery equipment, may cause burns and is therefore not
recommended in any application of this machine.
WARNING:
Possible fire hazard. Fuses (i.e., additional sockets) must only be replaced by fuses of
the same type and with the same rating.
WARNING:
Possible shock hazard. The machine may only be opened by qualified and authorized
service personnel.
WARNING:
Compressed gasses are considered dangerous goods/hazardous materials per
I.A.T.A. Regulations. It is a violation of international law to offer any package or over
pack of dangerous goods for transportation without the package being appropriately
identified, packed, marked, classified, labeled and documented according to I.A.T.A.
Regulations. Please refer to the applicable I.A.T.A dangerous goods regulations for
further information.
WARNING:
Never block airflow at the drive gas outlet. Blocking the drive gas outlet raises internal
pressures above specified limits and will result in permanent damage to internal
sensors.