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WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
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The Nippy jnr+ should only be used in accordance with the instructions of the
supervising physician.
Personnel using and operating the Nippy jnr+ must
become familiar with this instruction manual before using the unit.
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Ensure patient safety through the presence of a trained attendant and an
alternative means of ventilation. Consideration should also be given to the use of
secondary alarm monitoring.
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The Nippy jnr+ should not be placed close to high frequency surgical diathermy,
defibrillator or short wave therapy equipment as it may adversely effect the
operation.
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The functioning of the ventilator can be adversely affected by electromagnetic
interference exceeding the level of 10V/m in the test conditions of EN60601-1-2. .
E.g. Mobile telephone operation may adversely affect the operation of the
ventilator.
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If the Nippy jnr+ is moved from cold surroundings into a well-heated room,
condensation may form. Do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours to allow any
condensation to evaporate.
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Do not operate the ventilator in direct sunlight.
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Avoid places where there is excessive humidity or dust, which may cause
damage to internal parts.
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Keep the Nippy jnr+ away from extreme direct heat, such as fires, heating
radiators etc., and always allow a 100mm (4.0in) air space around the unit when
in use.
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If liquids are allowed to enter the unit, serious damage could occur. If you spill
any liquid into the Nippy jnr+, consult qualified service personnel.
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Do not place any form of cover over the ventilator, especially near the air intake.
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DO NOT use anti static or electrically conductive tubing.
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Adding extra components / subassemblies to the breathing circuit may cause the
pressure, during expiration, at the patient connection port of the breathing circuit
to increase.
This ventilator is intended to augment the patient breathing. It
MUST NOT BE USED
AS A LIFE SUPPORT VENTILATOR
. It is not intended to provide the total
ventilatory requirement of the patient
Do not attempt to pass oxygen into the panel mounted air inlet, or use with
flammable anaesthetic agents e.g. Ether etc.
The Nippy must be connected to a grounded (earthed) electrical
supply. The protective earth of the domiciliary electrical installation shall be
checked for safe and effective operation
