8
Do
not
use
the
module
if
it
does
not
respond
as
it
is
intended
and
expected
to
perform,
if
it
is
wet
or
damp,
or
if
the
module
or
the
cable
or
the
connector
appears
to
have
been
dropped
or
damaged
in
any
way.
A
loss
of
the
ETCO2
reading,
an
acute
change
in
the
CO2
reading
or
waveform
or
a
diminished
reading
or
waveform
may
be
the
result
of
excessive
moisture
or
secretions
on
the
two
airway
adapter
“windows”
that
are
the
infrared
light
path
that
is
used
to
measure
the
CO2
level.
Remove
the
airway
adapter
from
the
monitoring
circuit
and
observe
if
there
is
moisture
on
the
“windows”.
If
so,
clean
and
dry
excess
moisture
and
secretions
from
the
inside
of
the
airway
adapter,
taking
care
not
to
damage
the
clear
“windows”
of
the
adapter.
Always
keep
the
infrared
"windows"
in
vertical
position
and
level
with
or
above
the
patient
so
that
secretions
do
not
drain
into
the
sensor.
Do
not
store
the
CO2
Module
at
temperatures
less
than
14
degrees
F
or
greater
than
131
degrees
F.
Do
not
operate
the
sensor
at
temperatures
less
than
50
degrees
F
or
greater
than
104
degrees
F.
Do
not
immerse
the
CO2
sensor
in
water
or
any
liquid.
If
the
CO2
sensor
is
accidentally
wetted,
it
should
be
thoroughly
dried
before
use.
If
the
CO2
Module
has
been
dropped
into
water
or
other
fluid,
it
should
not
be
used
and
should
be
returned
to
the
manufacturer
for
service.
Never
sterilize
or
immerse
the
sensor
in
liquids.
If
the
CO2
Sensor
has
been
dropped
or
damaged
in
any
way,
it
should
be
checked
by
qualified
service
personnel
to
ensure
proper
operation
prior
to
use.
Use
of
accessories
other
than
those
specified
by
Ramsey
Medical
may
result
in
danger
to
the
patient,
malfunction
of
the
monitoring
unit,
and
additional
increased
electro
‐
magnetic
(EM)
emissions
or
decreased
EM
immunity
of
the
device.
Follow
local
governing
ordinances
and
recycling
instructions
regarding
disposal
and
recycling
of
device
components
and
packaging