Hill-Rom CarePorter P3000, Service Manual

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Safety Tips
Chapter 1: Introduction
CarePorter™ Cart Service Manual (man239) Page 1 - 21
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detaching from the manifold. Failure to do so could result in a discharge
of medical gases into the room and/or patient injury.
WARNING:
Ensure the on-board oxygen cylinder(s) are shut off when not in use.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Ensure the CarePorter™ Cart power cord, medical gas hoses, and all
pole-mounted equipment is unplugged from the wall prior to transport.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Prior to transport, wrap the power cord and medical gas hoses around
the cord wraps. Ensure ends of stored hoses hang down to prevent
internal hose contamination. Failure to do so could result in equipment
damage.
WARNING:
When smoking or near an open flame when administrating oxidizing
gases. Doing so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
In the presence of oxygen, oil and/or grease become highly
combustible. Oxygen must never be allowed to contact oil, grease or
other petroleum-based substances. Do not use grease or oil on or near
the on-board oxygen cylinder(s) or oxygen manifold. Personal injury or
equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
Ensure the on-board oxygen cylinder valve is opened slowly. Do not
allow compressed medical gases to enter the oxygen manifold
suddenly. Personal injury or equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
When a ventilator is attached and in use, ensure the on-board oxygen
cylinder valve is fully opened. Failure to do so could result in personal