Installation
2 - 2 046-004667-00 A7™ 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
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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, and other parts of the A7 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 A7 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 A7 ‘‘Product
Specifications’’ on page 9-1.