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1061DOC Rev C
Effective date: 6-Mar-14
RAMVAC Bison
®
User Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information
RAMVACs meet the most current and highest safety standards. RAMVAC Vacuum Units are UL 2601-1 Listed, comply with NFPA 99C Level 3 vacuum require
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ments, and are manufactured in an FDA registered, and ISO 13485:2003 certified facility.
Here’s what you need to do to insure the safety potential of this equipment is achieved:
• Make sure your equipment is installed according to our written instructions and the Installation Checklist is completed.
If you have purchased your RAMVAC from an authorized dealer, the dealer is responsible for presenting you with the complete checklist.
• Exhaust from dental vacuum systems can be hazardous. Make sure the exhaust pipe is terminated outside your building according to our
written instructions.
• Nitrous oxide and oxygen can be safely scavenged in the small concentrations typically encountered in dental analgesia.
The additional air drawn into a properly installed and operated Vacuum Unit will dilute these agents. Never use your RAMVAC to remove pure
nitrous oxide, oxygen or other oxidizing agents directly from storage vessels or supply hoses. Never use this equipment in an OXYGEN RICH
ENVIRONMENT. Large concentrations may cause a fire in the Vacuum Unit and may cause an exhaust hazard.
• Never use your RAMVAC to scavenge flammable anesthetic gases. Even small concentrations may cause a fire in the Vacuum Unit.
• Never use your RAMVAC for housekeeping functions.
• Never use your RAMVAC to collect lab dust.
• Dispose of used lubricating oil responsibly as recommended in the maintenance section of the User Guide.
Operating and Shipping Conditions
AMBIENT CONDITIONS: This utility room equipment is designed to operate in the temperature range designated below. The utility room environment may
require additional ventilation and HVAC accommodations in order to maintain an acceptable environment. The operating temperature listed is to be main
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tained under worst case conditions taking into account seasonal temperature changes.
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Maximum Operating Temperature: 104°F
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Minimum Operating Temperature: 32°F
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Operating Relative Humidity Range: 0 -95%, No condensing moisture.
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Operating Atmospheric Pressure Range: 63 - 105 kPa
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Maximum Shipping/Transport Temperature: 165°F
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Minimum Shipping/Transport Temperature: -20°F
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Shipping/Transport Relative Humidity Range: 0 -95%
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A
SUPPLY MAINS WITH PRETECTIVE EARTH.
WARNING
ELECTRICIAN MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO ISOLATE THE CIRCUIT ELECTRICALLY FROM
THE SUPPLY MAINS ON ALL POLES SIMULTANEOUSLY.
