SAFETY INFORMA
TION - WARNINGS
AND CAUTION
WARNING
Indicates a potentially h
azardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situat
ion which, if
not a
void
ed, ma
y resul
t in mi
nor o
r mode
rate
inju
ry.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Operating Instructions
Symbol for “USE NO OIL”
Symbol indicates the device complies with the
requir
ement
s of
Direc
tiv
e 93/42/
EEC c
oncer
ning
medical devices and all applicable International
Standards.
(On CE marked Devices ONLY)
RECEIVING / INSPECTION
Remove the Precision Medical, Inc.
Flowmeter
from the packaging and
inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT
USE and contact
your Provider.
INTENDED USE
The
Flowmeter
is intended for use by physicians,
respiratory therapists
and other authorized hospital
personnel to administer
selected doses
of medical gases to a patient.
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the
Flowmeter
.
This
is pr
ovided f
or y
our saf
ety and t
o prev
ent dam
age to t
he
Flowm
eter
.
If you do not understand this manual,
DO NOT USE the
Flowmeter
and
contact your Provider.
CAUTION
•
Flowmeters must be operated with the Flow Tube in a vertical,
upright position.
• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate
this Flowmeter.
• Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
• Only use oxygen-safe leak detector
.
•
DO NOT
autoclave.
•
DO NOT
gas sterilize with EtO (Ethylene Oxide).
•
DO NOT
clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
•
DO NOT
immerse Flowmeter in any kind of liquid. This will void
the warranty.
•
The
1MFA3001, 4MF
A1001 & 6MFA1001
Flowmeters may have a
factory installed restrictor. Prior to use, check Flowmeter labeling
for flow restrictions.
•
The
1MFA3001, 4MF
A1001 & 6MFA1001
Flowmeters contain a
glass Flow Tube which is fragile. Special care should be observed
to avoid breaking the Flow Tube.
(Continued on Inside)
WARNING
• Use Flowmeters only for their “Intended Use” as described in this
manual.
•
ALW
AYS confirm prescribed flow before administering to patient
and monitor flow on a frequent basis.
•
Flowmeters may contain magnetic, ferrous material that may
affect the results of an MRI.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Explosion:
•
ALW
AYS follow
ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas
Products and Flowmeters and Oxygen Handling.
•
DO NOT
use or store oils, greases, organic lubricants or any
combustible materials on or near this Flowmeter.
•
DO NOT
use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive
substances, vapors or atmosphere.
•
DO NOT
smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
LIMITED WARRANTY
AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Precision Medical, Inc. warrants that the Medical Gas Flowmeter (the Product)
will be free of defects in workmanship and/or material for the following period:
(a) Flow Tube and Housing
Lifetime of the product
(b) Needle Valve
Five (5) years from shipment
(c) All other parts of the Medical
One (1) year from shipment
Gas Flowmeter not identified
in (a) or (b) above
Warranty does not cover breakage / abuse.
Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the applicable
period, Precision Medical, Inc. shall, upon written notification thereof and
substantiation that the goods have been stored, installed, maintained and
operated in accordance with Precision Medical, Inc.’s instructions and standard
industry practice, and that no modifications, substitutions, or alterations have
been made to the goods, correct such defect by suitable repair or replacement
at its own expense.
ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
The representative of Precision Medical, Inc. or any retailers are not authorized
to make oral warranties about the merchandise described in this contract, and
any such statements shall not be relied upon and are not part of the contract
for sale. Thus, this writing is a final, complete and exclusive statement of the
terms of that contract.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER
WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Precision Medical, Inc. shall not under any circumstances be liable for special,
incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits,
lost sales, or injury to person or property. Correction of non-conformities as
provided above shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of Precision Medical,
Inc. whether based on contract, negligence, strict tort or otherwise. Precision
Medical, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or
change product materials, designs, or specifications without notice.
Precision Medical, Inc. reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical
errors without penalty.
503349 rev9 1/18 (?M) Printed in USA
8MFA1001
(Shown)
1MFA1001
(Shown)
U S E R M A N U A L
FLOWMETER
MODELS:
1MFA, 4MFA, 6MFA and
8MFA Series
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
300 Held Drive
Tel: (+001) 610-262-6090
Northampton, PA 18067 USA
Fax: (+001) 610-262-6080
ISO 13485 Certified
www.precisionmedical.com
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a physician.
