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Safety instructions
4.1.4
Set-up and start-up
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For mobile use (patient transport
within the clinic and outside the
clinic), ensure secure mounting or
positioning of the device. Changes
of position and strong vibrations can
cause minor changes in the delivery
characteristics.
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Ensure that the device is properly posi-
tioned and secured, and that it is level.
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Do not position the device above the
patient.
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Before switching on the device check
it, and the air sensor in particular, for
contamination, damage, missing parts
and functionality.
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Pay attention to audible and visible
alarms, the lighting up of the two
status LEDs and the display during the
self-test.
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When fixing the device to a box rail,
do not fix the device near the rail
bracket.
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Fully charge the battery before the
first use without an external power
supply.
4.1.5
Stacking
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Stack a maximum of three devices on
top of one another.
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Do not stack in ambulances.
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When stacking, ensure that the device
is correctly and safely locked in. You
will hear an audible click sound when
the device is locked in.
4 Safety instructions
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Read the safety instructions before
using the device and observe them.
4.1
Safe handling
4.1.1
General
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Make sure that the introductory
training on the device is given by
a B. Braun sales representative or
another authorised person.
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If the device is dropped or subjected to
external forces: stop using the device
and have it tested by an authorised
service workshop.
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Protect the device against moisture.
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Keep the device clean.
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Close patient access in standby mode.
4.1.2
Software
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Consult the instructions for use fol-
lowing each software update to find
out about the most recent changes to
the device and its accessories.
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Ensure that the software version on
the device corresponds to the version
these instructions for use refer to.
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Ensure that all devices used in a station
have the same software version
installed to avoid mistakes when using
differently configured devices.
4.1.3
Transport and storage
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Devices stored at temperatures above
and below the defined operating
conditions range must be kept at room
temperature for at least one hour
before being powered on.
