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10545100-Australia Rev.
– 08/2018
REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES
Bag Tee (Breathing Bag) Requirements
A bag tee (with attached breathing bag or capped breathing bag port) containing an air inlet valve is required for use with
this unit. The bag tee is factory mounted on the unit or provided separately for remote mounting. Matrx by Parker Scavenging
Nasal Masks (or other suitable breathing circuits
– see Breathing Circuits page 5) provide the patient connection. An
Anaesthetic Breathing Circuit incorporating Scavenging with face mask/nasal hood may also provide the patient
connections. Refer to: Breathing Circuits on page 5.
Use of Scavenging
A patient breathing circuit that incorporates scavenging and a one-way exhalation valve must be used with this device. For
applications other than Dental use, a separate Scavenger Interface must be used with this system for connection between
patient breathing circuit and facility evacuation system. If used in a dental application, the scavenging tube of the patient
breathing circuit may connect directly to chair suction and a scavenging interface may not be required.
A Scavenger interface contains an internal pathway for gas passage permitting waste gas to follow a preferential path to
vacuum.
Scavenger Interfaces must meet the following criteria:
•
Must be open to ambient air at either top or bottom of interface (via perforations)
•
Must contain a sintered filter for particulate capture
•
A barb tail connector for connection to wall evacuation system
•
A rigid conical 19mm connection for connection to the breathing circuit scavenging tube (refer AS/NZ 2496:
Breathing attachments for anaesthetic purpose for human use)
Note: Follow specific manufacturer Instructions for Use for individual Scavenger Interfaces
Monitor for N
2
O in the patient treatment area to ensure that controls are effective in achieving low PPM (parts per million)
exposure (TWA = 25ppm in Australia). Contact your dealer for details on monitors and testing.
Room Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation requirements
shall conform to
Australian Standard
AS1668.2: The use of ventilation and air-
conditioning in buildings Part 2: Mechanical ventilation in buildings, Section 5: Enclosures used for particular healthcare
functions or those specified in
The Australasian Healthcare Facility Guidelines and/or State and Territory Engineering
Services/Healthcare Infrastructure Guidelines and Specifications on air change requirements as applicable.
Facility Piping
The user MUST perform tests independent of the dealer or contractor to verify that all pipelines are connected correctly. If
you are unfamiliar with piping systems, refer to Australian Standard AS2896: 2011 Medical gas systems
– Installation and
testing on non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems. The user has the ultimate responsibility for properly connected
pipelines essential to patient safety.
Sleeve Index System (SIS)
Gas connections in the DIGITAL MDM mixer are mechanically indexed using the Australian Sleeve Indexed System (SIS).
This feature helps to prevent the crossing of pipelines. Under no circumstances should these connections be altered.
Alarm Test
The user should test the alarm system for proper operation prior to each clinical use.
Machine Diagnostics
The Digital MDM Mixer performs self-checks at start up and during operation. If any errors are detected, the unit displays
EE on the % OXYGEN display and an error code on the LPM FLOW display. If an error code appears, remove the unit from
patient service and call Air Liquide Healthcare on 1300 36 02 02.
To aid in the diagnostics of the unit, make note of the final error code displayed on the unit.
