Midmark M9 - Important Information and Safety; Safety Instructions and Guidelines

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Important Information
Safety Instructions
The primary concern of Midmark is that this equipment is operated and maintained with the safety of the
patient and staff in mind. To assure safe and reliable operation:
 •Readandunderstandthismanualbeforeattemptingtoinstalloroperatethesterilizer.
 •Assurethattheappropriatepersonnelareinformedonthecontentsofthismanual.
(This is the responsibility of the purchaser).
 •Assurethatthismanualislocatednearthesterilizer,orifpossible,permanentlyafxed
to the sterilizer.
Intended Use
TheM9/M11UltraclaveorM9DAutoclavecanbeusedinmedicalanddentalofces,hospitals,clinics,
nursinghomes,laboratories,andotherfacilitiestosterilizeheatandmoisturestablereusableitems(includ-
ing dental handpieces) that are compatible with steam sterilization. Refer to ‘Loading Trays’ and ‘Standard
Cycle Parameters’ later in this manual for detailed information.
Electromagnetic Interference
Thissterilizerisdesignedandbuilttominimizeelectromagneticinterferencewithotherdevices.However,if
interference is noticed between another device and this product:
 • Removeinterferingdevicefromroom
 • Plugsterilizerintoisolatedcircuit
 • Increaseseparationbetweensterilizerandinterferingdevice
 • ContactMidmarkifinterferencepersists
Safety Symbols
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in serious
or fatal injury. This symbol is used only in the most extreme conditions.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices
Equipment Alert
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in equipment damage.