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Operating Instructions TNI
®
20s oxy Version 2.7
Version 1.6.3 July 2010
3 Safety
- The proper function of the TNI
®
device can be impaired by
the operation of HF electrosurgical devices, defibrillators,
X-rays, transmitted electrical pulses, radio frequency
interferences or shortwave therapeutic devices, and thereby
endanger the patient.
- Do not use the TNI
®
device while conducting nuclear spin
tomography (MTR; NMR, NMI)! The device function can be
disturbed and the patient endangered.
- Do not place the unit near sources of heat and do not
expose it to sunlight! Heat exposure will impair proper
functioning.
- Do not cover up the connection units including the respective
pressure-relief valves, which reduce the outlet pressure to
10 kPa.
- Do not keep the TNI
®
device switched on for several hours
without using it.
- Please position the humidifier unit horizontally and in a place
where it is easily accessible and can be seen from the bed/
place of treatment.
- The sensor for measuring the ambient temperature is
located at the back of the humidifier unit. Do not expose the
sensor to sources of heat (heating appliances, radiators,
etc.).
- Keep a minimum distance of 40 cm around the device for
proper air cirkulation. The device must not be covered.
- Do not place cellular telephones closer than 1 meter to the
unit (they can cause interference with the TNI
®
device!).
- Before connecting the unit to the mains power outlet,
check to make sure that the local mains voltage and mains
frequency match the rated characteristics of the unit. The
appropriate details are found on the rating plate of the unit.
Connect the unit to the mains only if the rated characteristics
match! Use only mains connecting leads complying with
