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TELEDYNE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES
Analytical Instruments
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Read the Operators Manual thoroughly before using the instrument.
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Calibrate once per shift, and prior to each and every use.
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Check the high and low alarm threshold settings prior to use.
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Replace the batteries immediately when required.
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Keep the instrument, cable and sensor dry at all times.
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Re-calibrate after changing the sensor or batteries.
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Visually inspect the whole instrument prior to use.
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Check the integrity of all cable connections routinely.
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Remove and carefully store the “flow diverter” when using the instrument in “static”
environments such as incubators, oxygen hoods etc.
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Perform an alarm functionality test prior to each use.
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Remove batteries if the instrument is not to be used for a month plus
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Use the Accurox Oxygen Monitor if you suspect any malfunction.
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Use the monitor in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.
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Autoclave the instrument and/or the sensor.
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Submerge the instrument and/or sensor in water or any other liquid.
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Expose instrument to other equipment with high levels of RFI emission.
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Place the instrument itself in a water vapour saturated environment.
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Expose the LCD to excessive direct sunlight
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Dispose of the sensor cell in fire, or place in an incinerator
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