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WARNING
IMPORTANT:
READ MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS DEVICE
This manual contains instructions on periodically required checks
to be performed by the user. These checks are necessary to
ensure the proper performance of this device and its safety
features.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION: Federal law requires this device for use by or on the
order of a physician or dentist.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or alter this device.
Unauthorized repair, alteration or misuse of this device is likely to
adversely affect the performance and will void
the warranty.
CAUTION: Never oil or grease any part of this system.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has
issued a warning for dental workers exposed to N2O during
administration of N2O/O2 conscious sedation analgesia. NIOSH
has recommended that exposures should be minimized. Contact
NIOSH to receive NIOSH Publications on Control of Nitrous Oxide in
Dental Operatories at 1-800-232-4036. Exposure can be minimized
by effective controls, including System Maintenance, Ventilation,
and Work Practices can effectively reduce N2O concentrations
in dental operations. A scavenger system is a signicant part of
exposure control.
Your sedation machine includes a fail-safe and other safety
features. It also includes the required and accepted specications
by the ADA Council on dental materials and devices. Which
includes; emergency air valve, rebreathing check valve, and
resuscitator quick connect. The ADA also requires; the system to
be installed by a competent supplier of gases and equipment; the
gas storage and delivery system meets the recommendations for
the National Fire Protection Association. (See NFPA Code)