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BOWA SHE SHA smoke evacuation unit
MN009-940-S0 EN
• Refer routine servicing to qualified biomedical technical personnel.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BOWA could void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
• To avoid risk of Electric Shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
1.4.2 Cautions
• This device must be used by, or on the order of a physician.
• Do not block either the tubing or the filter. If either becomes occluded or significantly restricted,
the motor/blower may overheat and cause the unit to fail.
• Using any other filter or accessory not supplied by BOWA may cause damage and/or cause the
system to be inoperable.
• Care must be exercised in the installation of hoses, adapters and suction canisters. Failure to
follow the procedures outlined in this manual may result in overheating of the motor and may
void the unit warranty.
• This device is not intended for evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be aspirated to the SHE
SHA filter, fluid collection devices must be installed with the vacuum hose assembly. Failure to
install a fluid collection device could cause filter blockage and electrical damage.
• The SHE SHA filter should be changed according to the life of the filter. The SHE SHA filter,
used with the SHE SHA Smoke Evacuation System(s), should not be used for more the time
specified for each filter. Failure to change the filter may result in decreased efficiency and
contamination of the electric motor, vacuum pump, and sound absorbing media within the unit.
• The installation of this equipment must be performed such that the intake and exhaust vents
located on the bottom of the system are not obstructed. Failure to properly install the unit may
cause reduced performance, damage and/or cause the system to be inoperable and may void
the warranty.
• The ambient temperature during operation must be kept between 10°C to 40°C
• The relative humidity during operation must be kept between 10% to 75%.
• An atmospheric pressure range of 700 hPa to 1,060 hPa.
• Storage environmental ambient temperature -10°C to 60°C.
• Storage environmental relative humidity 10% to 75%.
There are no user serviceable components in the SHE SHA Smoke Evacuation System(s).
Refer service to qualified service personnel.
Use only with the power cord provided and always plug into a grounded outlet.
