NOMEX
Safety Information
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Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert the user to potential hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid any possible bodily injury
or equipment damage.
All safety messages consist of the following com-
ponents:
– Safety alert symbol and signal word
– Type of danger
– Source of danger
– Consequence
– Measures to prevent hazards.
Signal Words
DANGER
Indicates an imminent hazard. If not avoided,
the hazard will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard. If not avoided, the hazard
can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard. If not avoided, the
hazard could result in minor injury or product/
property damage.
NOTE
Provides application tips or other useful infor-
mation to ensure that you get the most from
your equipment.
Safety Information for the NOMEX System
Strictly observe the following safety informa-
tion concerning the signal words DANGER and
WARNING. Failure to do so may endanger the
lives of the patient, user, and other persons
involved.
DANGER
Operation in areas where an explosion may
occur or in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
Explosion Hazard!
The product is not suitable for operation in
areas of risk where an
explosion
may occur.
Explosion hazards may be caused, for exam-
ple, by the use of combustible anesthetics,
skin-cleansing agents, and disinfectants.
Furthermore, the product is not suitable
for application in
oxygen-enriched atmos-
pheres
. The atmosphere is considered to be
oxygen-enriched when more than 25 % of oxy-
gen or nitrous oxide is added to the ambient air.
