18 Instructions for use Isolette 8000 plus SW 5.n
For your safety and that of your patients
2.6 Explosion protection
Use of the device in areas of explosion hazard can lead to patient injury or device
failure.
► Do not use the device in areas where combustible or explosive gas mixtures are
present. The medical device is not approved for use in areas where combustible
or explosive gas mixtures are likely to occur.
2.6.1 Flammable anesthetics
In the presence of oxygen concentrations greater than 25 Vol%, combustible or
explosive gas mixtures, there is an increased risk of explosion and fire, which may
lead to personal injury and property damage.
► Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
2.6.2 Combustibles
Textiles, oils, and other combustibles are easily ignited and burn with great intensity
in air enriched with oxygen.
► Keep matches, and all other sources of ignition, out of the room in which the
incubator is located.
2.6.3 Other flammable agents
Small quantities of flammable agents, such as ether and alcohol, left in or around
the incubator may result in a risk of fire in oxygen-enriched environments.
► Ensure that the patient compartment is free of such agents.
► Ensure that there is adequate ventilation to avoid accumulating oxygen around
the incubator.
2.6.4 Cleaning
A fire and explosion hazard exists when cleaning or performing maintenance
procedures in an oxygen-enriched environment.
► Make sure that the oxygen supply is turned off and the oxygen hose to the
incubator is disconnected when cleaning and performing maintenance
procedures. Switch off or disconnect oxygen supplies during periods of non-use.
► Ensure that oxygen connectors are free from grease and oil.
Misuse of cleaning products can be dangerous.
► Use all cleaning products as recommended by their respective manufacturers.
A shock hazard exists when performing cleaning and maintenance procedures on
powered devices.
► Unplug the device from its power source before cleaning or maintenance.
Penetrating liquid may cause the following: damage to the device, electric shock,
device malfunctions.
► Ensure that no liquid penetrates the device.