Mindray A7 Operating Instructions

Introduction Cautions
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Cautions
CAUTION: To ensure patient safety, use only parts and accessories specified in this
manual.
CAUTION: At the end of its service life, dispose of the equipment, and its
accessories in compliance with the guidelines regulating the disposal
of such products, and in accordance with local regulations for
contaminated and biologically hazardous items.
CAUTION: Magnetic and electrical fields are capable of interfering with the proper
performance of the equipment. Ensure that all external devices
operating in the vicinity of the equipment comply with the relevant
EMC requirements. Mobile phones, x-ray equipment, and MRI devices
are possible sources of interference as they may emit higher levels of
electromagnetic radiation.
CAUTION: This system operates correctly at the electrical interference levels
identified in this manual. Higher levels can cause nuisance alarms that
may stop mechanical ventilation. Be aware of false alarms caused by
high-intensity electrical fields.
CAUTION: The A7 Anesthesia System may become unstable if the unit is tilted
beyond 10 degrees. Use extreme caution when moving or resting the
unit on surfaces exceeding a 10 degree slope. Do not hang articles on
the sides of the unit that would cause an excessive imbalance.
CAUTION: Perform the daily checks specified on the checklist. In case of a system
fault, do not operate the system until the fault has been corrected.
CAUTION: Before starting the machine, users must be familiar with the
information contained in theseoperating instructions and must have
been trained by an authorized representative.
CAUTION: If the machine does not function as described, it must be examined and
repaired as necessary by qualified service personnel before being
returned to use.
CAUTION: Handle the machine with care to prevent damage or functional faults.
CAUTION: Ensure that the gas supply of the machine always complies with the
technical specifications.
CAUTION: Before clinical use, the machine must be correctly calibrated and/or the
respective tests must be performed, as described in these operating
instructions.
CAUTION: Do not operate the machine if system faults occur during the initial
calibration or testing or until correcting the faults by qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION: After servicing, functional, sensor, and system tests must be performed
before clinical use.
CAUTION: Only vaporizers with Selectatec Interlock-Systems may be used with
the A7 unit.
CAUTION: After each exchange of a vaporizer, perform a vaporizer leak test.
CAUTION: Use cleaning agents sparingly. Excess fluid could enter the machine,
causing damage.

Mindray A7 Specifications

General

Brand	Mindray
Model	A7
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English