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Remember
It is important to adhere to the following specified conditions:
• Ambient temperature: +10°C to +35°C
• Humidity: 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
• Mobile phones, cordless phones and gas emitting appliances might
interfere with the instrument and should therefore be kept away from
the instrument. Interference could make it impossible to perform a
measurement.
• Exhaled breath contains water vapor which can condense inside the
instrument. When excessively used in a short period, there is a risk
for condensation of water inside NIOX VERO
®
.
Normally a maximum of 10 exhalations/hour can be performed with
NIOX VERO
®
during continuous use. However, it is possible to
perform 20 exhalations in one hour if the instrument is paused for a
minimum of 30 minutes prior to the next session of exhalations.
Exhalations include failed and successful measurements.
• Avoid spilling water or other fluids on the instrument or Sensor.
• Always use a closed case or bag (NIOX VERO
®
bag recommended)
for transportation and storage of NIOX VERO
®
.
• It is recommended, after inserting a new sensor, to wait for three
hours with the instrument switched on before performing a
measurement.
• Operational life-time for NIOX VERO
®
Instrument: Minimum 5 years
at time of delivery, or 15 000 measurements.
• Operational life-time for NIOX VERO
®
Sensor: Maximum 12 months
after opening package and installed in NIOX VERO
®
or expiration
date as stated on the Sensor, whichever comes first.
WARNING!
Use of substances containing alcohol close to the NIOX VERO
®
in-
strument may cause erroneous measurement results.
DO NOT clean the instrument or handle with alcohol or any spray or
wipe containing alcohol!
Do not use substances containing alcohol on or close to the
NIOX VERO
®
instrument. This includes any cleaning agents used to
clean the facility, or other equipment in the area, as well as alcohol
wipes or sprays used on patients.
CAUTION!: Do not use NIOX VERO
®
in the proximity of areas where
volatile substances such as organic fluids or disinfectants are being
used. Special attention should be paid to aerosols and disinfection
baths, either open vessels or ultrasonic baths.
Refer to the NIOX VERO User Manual for complete review of all
cautions, warnings, preventive care and troubleshooting.