Instructions for use Flowmeter 15
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Observe the hygiene regulations of the hospital.
Testing of procedures and agents
The cleaning and disinfection of medical devices has
been tested with the following procedures and
agents. The following agents showed good material
compatibility at the time of the test:
– Dismozon pur
®
by Bode Chemie GmbH & Co
– Buraton
®
10 F by Schülke & Mayr
Manual cleaning and disinfection
Manual disinfection should preferably be carried out
with disinfectants based on aldehydes.
Observe the applicable country-specific listings for
disinfectants. The list of the German Association for
Applied Hygiene (Verbund für Angewandte Hygiene
VAH) applies in German-speaking countries.
The composition of the disinfectant is the responsi-
bility of the manufacturer and can change over time.
Strictly observe the manufacturer’s information on
the disinfectant.
Carry out manual cleaning and disinfection
Remove soilings with a wipe soaked in disinfec-
tant.
1 Carry out surface disinfection.
2 After contact time, remove disinfectant residues.
Disposal of the medical device
When disposing of the medical device:
Consult the relevant waste disposal company for
appropriate disposal.
Observe the applicable laws and regulations.
Technical data
WARNING
Risk of stress cracking
Do not use disinfectants or cleaning agents
containing alcohol.
WARNING
Penetrating liquid may cause malfunction of or
damage to the device, which may endanger the
patient. Only wipe-disinfect device surface and
make sure no liquids penetrate into the device.
Ambient conditions
During operation
Temperature 10 °C to 40 °C
(50 °F to 104 °F)
Atmospheric
pressure
700 to 1200 hPa
(10.2 to 17.4 psi)
Relative humidity 0 to 95 %, no
condensation
During storage and transport
Temperature –20 °C to 70 °C
(–4 °F to 158 °F)
Atmospheric
pressure
800 to 1200 hPa
(11.6 to 17.4 psi)
Relative humidity 0 to 90 %, no
condensation
Performance characteristics
Operating pressure 4.5 bar (65.3 psi)
Setting ranges 0.5 to 4 L/min
2 to 10 L/min
2 to 16 L/min
4 to 32 L/min
Accuracy of flow rate at:
4.5 bar (65.3 psi)*
(1013 hPa/20 °C/68 °F)**
±15 % (corresponding to
smallest setting value)
±10 % (all other setting
values)
Device characteristics
Screw thread for accessories
Oxygen M 34 x 1.5 or
9/16" adapter
Air M 32 x 1.5
Dimensions (H x W x D) 160 x 40 x 130 mm
(6.3 x 1.6 x 5.1 in)
Material
Housing Aluminum
Pressure dome PA PACM 12
Flow tube Glass
Weight
CS version approx. 500 g (1.1 lbs)
Rail-mounted device approx. 950 g (2.09 lbs)
Double flowmeter approx. 1200 g (2.65 lbs)
Classification
as per EC Directive
93/42/EEC Annex IX
Class IIa
UMDNS code
Universal Medical Device
Nomenclature System –
Nomenclature for medical
devices
11-748
* 1 bar = 1 kPa x 100
** If flowmeter is used outside the specified ambient condi-
tions, see page 13.
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