Mindray A9 Service Manual

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1.1.2 Cautions
CAUTION
 To ensure patient safety, use only parts and accessories specified in this manual.
 At the end of its service life, the equipment, as well as its accessories, must be
disposed of in compliance with the guidelines regulating the disposal of such
products, and in accordance with local regulations for contaminated and
biologically hazardous items.
 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 equipment are possible sources of interference
as they may emit higher levels of electromagnetic radiation.
 This system operates correctly at the electrical interference levels identified in this
manual. Higher levels can cause nuisance alarms that may stop automatic
ventilation. Be aware of false alarms caused by high-intensity electrical fields.
 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.
 Before starting the equipment, users must be familiar with the information
contained in this Operator’s Manual and must have been trained by an authorized
representative.
 If the equipment does not function as described, it must be examined and repaired
as necessary by qualified service personnel before being put back to use.
 Handle the equipment with care to prevent damage or functional faults.
 Ensure that the gas supply of the equipment always complies with the technical
specifications.
 Before clinical use, the equipment must be correctly calibrated and/or the
respective tests must be performed, as described in this Operator’s Manual.
 If system faults occur during the initial calibration or testing, the equipment should
not be operated until those faults have been corrected by a qualified service
personnel.
 After servicing, functional, sensor, and system tests must be performed before
clinical use.
 Only vaporizers with Selectatec Interlock-Systems may be used with A8 anesthesia
system.
 Each time you replace the vaporizer, please carry out leak test for the breathing
circuit.
 Use cleaning agent sparingly. Excess fluid could enter the equipment and cause
damage.
 Do not autoclave any parts of the equipment unless specifically identified as
autoclavable in this manual. Clean the equipment only as specified in this manual.
 To prevent system damage:
Refer to the documentations provided by the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.
Never use organic, halogenated or petroleum-based solvents, anesthetic agents,
glass cleaning agents, acetone or other irritant agents.
Never use abrasive agents (i.e. steel wool or silver polish) to clean components.

Mindray A9 Specifications

General

Brand	Mindray
Model	A9
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English