Erbe APC 300 - Environment; Caution When Handling Argon Cylinders

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Notes on Safety • 2
Mains fuses
Ventilation
Potential equalization
Visual check
of the electrical insulation
Ambient temperature,
humidity
Protection against moisture
Confusion
No force of any kind
Pressure reducer
WARNING! The unit is protected by mains fuses. If one of these fuses
blows, the unit must not be used on patients until it has been checked by
an experienced technician. Only replacement fuses of the rating specified
on the unit's name plate may be used.
Connect the potential equalization pins of the electrosurgical unit and
the APC 300 to the equipment trolley via potential equalization conductors.
Connect the potential equalization of the equipment trolley to the potential
equalization of the operating theatre.
WARNING! A high frequency voltage of several thousand V is needed to
ionize argon. Check that there is no visible damage to the electrical insulation
of the applicators and all leads prior to every use.
Environment
ATTENTION: The APC 300 can be operated at a room temperature of
between 10 and 40° C. The effective humidity can be between 30 and 75 %,
non-condensing. If these tolerances are exceeded either way, the unit may
break down.
ATTENTION: If the APC 300 has been stored or transported at temperatures
below +10° C, or especially below 0°, the equipment will require about 3
hours to acclimatize to room temperature.
ATTENTION: The APC 300 must be set up in a way that permits air to freely
circulate around the case. The unit must not be set up in narrow niches or
shelves.
CAUTION! The APC 300 is protected against penetration by liquids according
to EN 60-601-2-2 . The case is not absolutely watertight. For this reason, do
not set up the unit in the direct vicinity of tubes or vessels containing liquids.
Do not place any liquids on the APC 300.
Portable and mobile communication equipment HF can influence the
device.
Caution when handling argon cylinders
Argon is a non-flammable, non-toxic, physiologically inactive, odorless
and colorless noble gas.
WARNING! No force of any kind should be exerted on cylinders, cylinder
connections or pressure reducers. Protect the argon cylinder by means of
chains, straps, or safety belts from tipping over or falling during transport,
storage and use.
WARNING! Argon cylinders may only be transported with valve protection
(cylinder cap) in vertical position and secured in place.
WARNING! Argon cylinders may only be connected to the APC 300 with
the pressure reducers and hoses provided by ERBE.
Portable and mobile
communication equipment HF