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1.2 Warning
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Whenever there is a
symbol, consult this manual for more information.
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This manual shall be read in its entirety carefully to ensure correct and safe use of the
equipment and to provide maximum safety and the best resources to the patient.
Observe all "WARNING" and "ATTENTION" contained in this manual and on the
labeling of the equipment.
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The equipment shall be used only for the purpose specified in Intended Use (Chapter
2.1) and with appropriate monitoring.
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The equipment shall be operated by trained and qualified personnel, who shall maintain
vigilance during use, including in volume limited ventilation, so that in case of
malfunction or failure, help is available immediately.
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Explosion Hazard: This equipment is not approved for use with flammable anesthetic
agents.
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Equipment may be adversely affected and may be subject to interference from certain
transmitting equipment, such as cellular telephones, walkie-talkie, cordless telephones,
pagers, high frequency surgical equipment (diathermy), and shortwave therapy, which
may interrupt the operation of the equipment. Do not use this transmission equipment
near the ventilator.
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This equipment shall not be used during a nuclear magnetic resonance (MTR, NMR,
NMI), as it may cause interference, causing adverse effects to the patient.
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Before first use or after use on each patient, clean the equipment as indicated in chapter
8.
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When powering up the equipment, perform basic scanning and adjustment procedures.
Follow the instructions in chapter 5.
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ALARMS and WARNINGS shall be promptly serviced in order to maintain the integrity
of the equipment operation and patient safety.
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Do not use electrically conductive antistatic hoses or tubes in the respiratory system
of the ventilator.
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Always check that the equipment is correctly set before using it.
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After starting the ventilation, using monitoring verify if ventilatory parameters are
adequate.
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Use only MAGNAMED accessories listed in this manual, which have been tested and
approved for use in conjunction with this equipment. Otherwise, functionality of the
equipment may be compromised.
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During prolonged use of the equipment with patients with excess secretion and / or
using a heated humidifier, the condition of the flow sensor shall be checked frequently,
