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2 • Safety Instructions
80114-770_V23802
2021-01
Risks due to the environment
Unsuitable temperature or level of humidity during operation
If you operate the equipment at an unsuitable temperature or level of
humidity, it may sustain damage, fail, or not perform properly.
Operate the equipment at a suitable temperature and level of hu-
midity. You will find the tolerances for temperature and humidity
in the Technical Data.
If other ambient conditions must be observed for operation of the
equipment, you will also find them in the Technical Data.
Unsuitable temperature or humidity in transit or storage
If you transport or store the equipment at an unsuitable temperature
or level of humidity, it may sustain damage and fail.
Transport and store the equipment at a suitable temperature and
level of humidity. You will find the tolerances for temperature and
humidity in the Technical Data.
If other ambient conditions must be observed for transport and
storage of the equipment, you will also find them in the Technical
Data.
Insufficient acclimatization time, unsuitable temperature during
acclimatization
If the device was stored or transported below or above a certain tem-
perature, it will take a certain time and temperature to acclimatize.
If you do not observe the rules, the device can sustain damage and
fail.
Acclimatize the device according to the rules in the Technical Data.
Overheating of the device due to poor ventilation
If ventilation is poor, the device can overheat, sustain damage, and
fail.
Install the device in such a way that there is an unobstructed cir-
culation of air around the housing. Installation in confined wall re-
cesses is prohibited.
Penetration of fluid into the device during operation or when
cleaning the device
Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel.
The unit may become damaged and fail.
Make sure no liquid can penetrate the device.
Do not place vessels containing liquids on top of the device.
If fluid has penetrated into the device, take the device out of op-
eration immediately. You can only start using the device again
once it has been checked by a service technician.