Circassia NIOX VERO, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 8 Preventive care
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User Manual US
8.2.3 Change battery
If the rechargeable battery is no longer charging properly, malfunctioning, or
requires charging more frequent than normal, then it needs to be replaced.
Note: Only rechargeable batteries supplied by Circassia may be used.
Type No BJ-G510039AA, Article No 12-1150
The battery is placed in the compart-
ment on the back of the instrument.
1. Turn off the instrument.
2. Open the compartment lid (see
previous section).
3. Remove the old battery and
insert a new battery.
4. Close the compartment lid.
CAUTION! Used batteries should be
recycled according to the local recycling program for rechargeable batteries.
8.3 Operational life-time
8.3.1 NIOX VERO ® instrument
Minimum 5 years at time of delivery or 15, 000 measurements, whichever
comes first.
The user is prompted for expiry parameters via the device display. It is not
possible to perform further measurements after expiry, although stored mea-
surement data can still be retrieved.
8.3.2 NIOX VERO ® Sensor
Maximum 12 months after opening package and installation in NIOX VERO
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or expiration date as stated on the Sensor, whichever comes first.
The Sensor will expire after the pre-programmed number of measurements
have been depleted, or after one year (whichever comes first). When there is
less than 10% of the number of the measurements left, or less than 2 weeks
of use remaining, a message is shown on the display. The expiry date is also
shown on the Sensor label.
8.3.3 NIOX VERO ® Patient filter
The shelf life of the NIOX VERO Patient Filter in its unopened primary pack-
age is 3 years from manufacturing date.
NIOX VERO Patient Filter is for single use and must be replaced for every
patient.
Store the patient filters in the original box prior to use.
8.3.4 NIOX VERO ® Breathing handle
The breathing handle contains a NO scrubber which can be used for 1000
measurements or one year, whichever comes first.
When there is less than 10% of the number of the measurements left, or less
than 2 weeks of use remaining, a message is shown on the display (blinking
breathing handle symbol in the status bar).
8.4 Disposal of instrument and accessories
WARNING! NIOX VERO
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and the NO scrubber in the breathing handle con-
tain potassium permanganate. Used or expired instruments and handles
should be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with local waste
disposal regulations.