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12.12 Operating Precautions
A comprehensive service manual containing circuit
descriptions, servicing and testing information is available
for this unit. It can be ordered from Micrel Medical Devices or
Micrel Medical Devices authorised distributor.
According to EN60601-2-24 , this pump is protected against
the effects of external interference and is designed to fail-safe
if unreasonable levels of interference are encountered. Should
false alarm conditions be encountered either, remove the
source of the interference, or regulate the infusion by another
appropriate means.
This unit emits a certain level of electromagnetic radiation,
which is within the levels specified by EN60601-2-24
and EN60601-1-2. If however the unit interacts with other
equipment, measures should be taken to minimise the
effects, for instance by repositioning or relocation.
An explosion hazard exists if the pump is used in the presence
of flammable anaesthetics. Exercise care to locate the unit
away from any such hazardous sources. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
This equipment generates, uses, and can emit RF energy.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
in this manual, electromagnetic interference may result. The
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits set forth in EN60601-1-2 and EN 60601-2-24 for Medical
Products. These limits provide reasonable protection against
electromagnetic interference when operated in the intended
use environments (e.g. hospitals) described in this manual.
MRI Notice
This equipment contains electromagnetic components whose
operation can be affected by intense electromagnetic fields.
Do not operate the equipment in a MRI environment
or in the vicinity of high-frequency surgical diathermy
equipment, defibrillators, or short-wave therapy equipment.
Electromagnetic interference could disrupt the operation of
the pump.
The pump should not be directly irritation by therapeutic levels
of ionizing radiation because the equipment may be permanent
damaged. The best practice is to remove the equipment from
the patient during therapeutic radiation or diagnostic levels
of radiographic and fluoroscopic radiation. If the pump must
remain in the vicinity during a diagnostic or therapy session