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The machine is classified as laboratory equipment and should be managed as such. The machine
can be used in all patient areas of the hospital, but only if the machine is placed at least 1.5 m
away from the patients and the machine is not left unattended.
The operator must show due regard to the environment when handling residual products by
avoiding the release of hazardous substances and/or must adhere to local, national or international
regulations.
To ensure complete sealing, the waste must have passed the sealing bars before they close.
The machine is to be used according to working environmental policies and requirements of
European, national or international regulations and directives.
The control systems or electrical installation not covered by our delivery must be installed by
authorised personnel and the installation must conform to the relevant EU directive, standards
and/or local regulations.
The operator is not allowed to perform any modifications, repairs or maintenance on the machine!
Modifications, repairs, servicing and maintenance have to be performed by authorised personnel
from PAXXO only. The operator may only undertake routine cleaning of the machine as described
in this manual.
The machine may not be used until any fault or shortcoming has been rectified.
If the machine cannot be used, replacement plug-in units are available.
Do not work with the machine if the power cord or the housing of the power supply or battery
charger has been damaged. This may cause electric shock!
Any damaged power cord or housing of the power supply or battery charger must be replaced by
a component of the same exact type before using the machine again.
The operator is not under any circumstances allowed to replace the batteries by himself/herself.
The rechargeable battery pack has to be replaced only by authorised personnel from PAXXO.
Safety devices and warning stickers must be checked regularly. If applied stickers have been
damaged or are unreadable, they must be replaced immediately.
Only cassettes designed for the machine may be used. The warranty is only valid when Pactosafe
cassettes are used. Other types of foil might ignite and start a fire.
This machine has a noise level below 70 dB.
For any cleaning operations, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. More instructions
regarding cleaning can be found in chapter 14.
It is prohibited to put any kind of flammable liquids into the waste.