Rhinomanometer NR6
NR6 User
’s
Manual V 16 14/02/2020 P3 of 34
NR6 RHINOMANOMETER SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this Operating Manual before attempting to use the
Instrument.
WARNINGS
This Instrument is for indoor use, in a professional healthcare facility only and used as
described in this manual.
It should not be used near active High Frequency Surgical Equipment nor in the RF shielded
room of an ME system for magnetic resonance imaging, where the intensity of Electro
Magnetic disturbances are high.
Use of this equipment adjacent to, or stacked with, other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation. If necessary, this equipment and the other
equipment should be observed to verify they are operating normally.
Should the NR6 be affected by external influences such as those described above, it may not
perform correctly. Determination of correct operation can be easily assessed as described in
page 12 of this manual.
Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by the
manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or
decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the ME
SYSTEM, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
This unit is a PC connected product. It is advisable not to touch the patient while using the
equipment.
The equipment should be positioned in such a way that it can be easily disconnected from a
mains powered PC. The operation of the system can be safely terminated by switching off
the PC, or removing the USB cable between the PC and NR6.
Applied Parts. The applied parts consist of single-use foam inserts, microfoam tape
(hypoallergenic elastic), tip connectors (Nylon), anterior or posterior tubing (Silicone), masks
(single-use /or reusable silicone) connected to an antiviral filter, flowheads and silicon rubber
tubing.
The system must not be used in the presence of flammable gases or in an environment,
which is susceptible to explosions. (Beware of oxygen, dust and anaesthetic gases)