Breas Nippy 4 - Environmental Conditions

WARNING!
Risk of Faulty Treatment
Electromagnetic Interference may cause electrical equipment to malfunction.
• The aspects of electromagnetic compatibility must be considered.
• The Nippy 4 should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment; if
adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Nippy 4 should be observed to verify
normal operation in that configuration.
• Mobile or transportable radio transmitters may interfere with the Nippy 4.
• Further guidance for safe installation of the ventilator can be found in the chap-
ter about emission and immunity declaration.
• If a portable AC power supply is used, make sure that the voltage variations are
within the operating limits of the Nippy 4.
• Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna
cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to
any part of the Nippy 4, including cables specified. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
WARNING!
Avoid touching the contacts within the ventilator click-in battery compartment. Under
certain circumstances touch current limits per IEC 60601-1 may be exceeded.
2.3 Environmental Conditions
WARNING!
Risk of Intoxication
Do not use the Nippy 4 in a toxic environment.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire
Do not use the Nippy 4 in environments where explosive gases or flammable anesthetic
agents present.
WARNING!
The delivered patient air can be as much as 4°C (7°F) higher than ambient temperature.
Caution should be exercised if the room temperature is greater that 36°C (97°F).
Risk of Faulty Treatment
If a room humidifier is used, place it at least 2 meters away from the Nippy 4.
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