Installation
2 - 2 046-003777-00 A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions
WARNING: This equipment must be installed by a factory authorized
representative.
WARNING: Continuous use of desiccated soda lime may endanger patient safety.
Adequate precautions should be taken to ensure that the soda lime in
the CO
2
absorbent canister does not become desiccated. Turn off all
gases when finished using the system.
WARNING: When electrosurgical equipment is used, keep the electrosurgical leads
away from the breathing system, the O
2
sensor, and other parts of the
A5/A3 Anesthesia System. Keep available backup manual ventilation
and a respirator with mask in case the electrosurgical equipment
prevents safe use of the ventilator. Ensure the correct operations of all
life support and monitoring equipment.
WARNING: Do not use masks or breathing tubes that are antistatic or conductive.
They can cause burns if they are used near high frequency
electrosurgical equipment.
WARNING: This A5/A3 Anesthesia System has waste gas exhaust ports. The
operator of the machine should pay attention to the disposal of the
residual breathing gas scavenged.
CAUTION: The operational environment and the power source of the equipment
must comply with the requirements as specified in the A5/A3
‘‘Product
Specifications’’ on page 9-1 .