HD453 GB Issue 08
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Important Safety Information
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL SAFETY NOTICES BEFORE USE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A HAZARDOUS SITUATION
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF THE USER OR PATIENT.
All operatives must read and understand the precautions necessary when oxygen gas
administration is to be performed (see section 11). Oxygen concentrations above normal
atmospheric conditions create a greatly increased risk of fire, including immediately outside the
apparatus. Materials that do not burn in air may react and burn vigorously in an oxygen enriched
atmosphere.
MEANING OF SYMBOLS:
Warning
– identifies situations or actions that may affect patient or user safety.
Disregarding this warning may result in patient or user injury.
Indicates a Fire Hazard
Do not cover the appliance
Read the operating manual
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
This incubator / animal intensive care unit / brooder should only be used by appropriately trained
personnel and under the direction of qualified medical personnel familiar with currently known
risks and benefits of incubator use. (Incorrect temperature or oxygen concentration may cause
permanent harm or death of the patient).
Direct sunlight or other radiant heat sources can cause an increase in incubator temperature to
dangerous levels. (Sunlight may move around onto the incubator or heating appliances may start
unexpectedly).
Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture. (The incubator is not
intended to be used in a location where flammable anaesthetics may be present. This would
create a serious risk of fire or explosion).
Avoid alcohol based solutions and make sure that all disinfectant is thoroughly rinsed off plastic
parts with clean water. Disinfectant solutions may cause severe cracking of plastic if not
correctly rinsed off.
Perform routine safety service as detailed in section 14 of this document. Only use spare parts
approved by Brinsea Products, use of unapproved parts will invalidate the warrantee and may
create a safety hazard. Never bypass safety devices such as fuses or thermal cut-outs. Never
deliberately block ventilation holes or slots. The on-going safety of the incubator depends on
correct servicing using exactly specified parts.
The date of construction forms part of the serial number e.g. HDxxxx/130123yyy where xxxx is
the model code, 130123 is year, month, day and yyy is the unique device number. The date as
shown would be 23
rd
January 2013. The intensive care unit must be serviced and checked
regardless of frequency of use and date of first use as some items degrade over time (i.e. have a
limited shelf-life).
Do not cover the intensive care unit. (Blocking of ventilation slots/holes may lead to oxygen
enrichment of air in unintended areas leading to an increased risk of fire. It may also lead to
increased concentration of CO
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in the animal cabinet. Covering the unit may lead to fire hazard
due to reduced dissipation of heat).
