Equipment Classification
This device is classified as following:
Table 1: Equipment classification
Class I equipment Equipment in which protection against electric
shock does not relay on basic insulation only, but
includes a power supply cord with protective earth
conductor. For earth reliability always plug the
main power cord into an earthed mains power out-
let.
Type B equipment Not classified.
The patient does not get in contact with any part of
the equipment.
Water ingress This device does not have protection against in-
gress of water.
Cleaning See section on cleaning and disinfecting.
Disinfection See section on cleaning and disinfecting.
Flammable anesthetics This device is not suitable for use in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, or in
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Operation Continuous operation.
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