A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 xi
Warnings Introduction
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of explosion, do not use the equipment in the
presence of flammable anesthetic agents, vapors or liquids. Do not use
flammable anesthetic agents such as ether and cyclopropane for this
equipment. Use only non-flammable anesthetic agents that meet the
requirements specified in ISO 80601-2-13. The A5/A3 Anesthesia
System can be used with halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane,
and desflurane. Only one anesthetic agent can be used at a time.
WARNING: Fresh gas flow must never be switched off before the vaporizer is
switched off. The vaporizer must never be left switched on without a
fresh-gas flow. Anesthetic agent vapor at a high concentration can get
into the machine lines and ambient air, causing harm to people and
materials.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be
connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
WARNING: The use of anti-static or electrically conductive breathing tubes, when
utilizing high frequency electric surgery equipment, may cause burns,
and is therefore not recommended in any application of this machine.
WARNING: Possible electric shock hazard. The machine may only be opened by
authorized service personnel.
WARNING: The patient should be visually monitored by qualified personnel. In
certain situations, life-threatening circumstances may occur that may
not necessarily trigger an alarm.
WARNING: Always set the alarm limits so that the alarm is triggered before a
hazardous situation occurs. Incorrectly set alarm limits may result in
operating personnel not being aware of drastic changes in the patient’s
condition.
WARNING: Connection of both medical and non-medical equipment to the
auxiliary mains socket outlet (s) may increase the leakage currents to
values exceeding the allowable limits.
WARNING: Electric shock and fire hazard: Do not clean the machine while it is
powered on and/or plugged into an outlet.
WARNING: Disconnect the power plug from the mains supply before removing the
rear panels or servicing the A5/A3 unit.
WARNING: Malfunction of the central gas supply system may cause more than one
or even all devices connected to it to stop their operation
simultaneously.
WARNING: The anesthesia system will cease to deliver gas at pressures below the
minimum specified gas pipeline supply pressure.
WARNING: Use a cleaning and disinfection schedule that conforms to your
institution's disinfection and risk-management policies.
• Refer to the material safety data sheet as applicable.
• Refer to the operation and maintenance manuals of all
disinfection equipment.
• Do not inhale fumes that may result from any disinfection process.
WARNING: Use extreme care while handling the absorbent as it contains a caustic
irritant.
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