30 Prima 451 – User Manual
6. User Maintenance
User
m
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t
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n
a
n
c
e
WARNING
1. Remove the machine from the MRI facility before
commencing any maintenance or repair procedure.
After service or repair work, check that all tools, test /
monitoring equipment, and unused / replaced components
are removed from the machine before it is returned to the
MRI facility.
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M
PO
R
T
A
N
T
User Maintenance is restricted to cleaning the external
surfaces of the machine (see section 6.1).
All other
maintenance
and
servicing
must
b
e carried out
only by
Penlon-trained e
ng
i
n
ee
r
s
.
Servicing
and Re
p
a
i
r
The Prima 451 must be only be serviced or repaired by a
Penlon-trained engineer, according to the schedule and
procedures given in the Prima 451 Service Manual.
W
A
RN
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N
GS
Exterior p
a
n
e
l
s
Panels must not be removed by
un
a
u
t
ho
r
i
s
e
d
personnel
and the
apparatus
must not
b
e operated with such panels
missing.
E
n
s
u
r
e that all panels are secure after any work
b
y
authorised
p
e
r
s
onn
e
l
.
Electrical
power
s
upp
l
y
1. Unauthorised personnel
must
no
t
attempt to access
fuses or
o
t
h
e
r
electrical components.
There is a
possible electric
shock
h
aza
r
d
.
2. Fuse holders
must be
carefully
t
i
gh
t
e
n
e
d
using an
appropriate
tool, e.g.
f
l
a
t
-
b
l
a
d
e
sc
r
e
w
d
r
i
v
e
r
.
3. If
replacement
of the mains lead
i
s
necessary,
this
work must be carried
out
only by a
Penlon-trained
e
ng
i
n
ee
r
.
Ancillary
E
qu
i
p
m
e
n
t
It
is the user’s responsibility to ensure that any third-party
components fitted to the anaesthesia machine, ventilator, or
breathing system will not compromise the MR status of the
Prima 451 MRI System
Do not place any object on or in this machine unless it is
specifically labelled to be used in an MRI scanning room
and on the Prima 451 MRI anaesthesia system.
Objects placed on or in this machine that are not designed
for use with this anaesthesia system may be strongly
attracted to the magnet and may cause serious injury or
death when the machine is used in an MRI scanning room.
Do not fit third-party components to the anaesthesia
machine, ventilator, or breathing system.
All accessories must be securely attached to the machine.
Follow the instructions given in the relevant user manual
for detailed information on maintenance and service
requirements for the ancillary equipment used with the
anaesthetic machine (Vaporizers, Ventilator, Absorber,
Anaesthetic gas scavenging system, Patient monitoring)
6.1 Cleaning and
S
t
e
r
ili
s
a
t
i
on
WARNING
a) Check that the unit is disconnected from the electrical
supply before cleaning.
b) Care must be taken not to allow liquids to run into
enclosed areas; serious damage may result.
C
A
U
TIO
N
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaning agents.
All the surfaces of the anaesthetic machine and monitors
should be cleaned on a daily basis with an appropriate
disinfectant, or immediately if visibly contaminated.
The surfaces of the anaesthetic machine, especially those
areas which are likely to have been touched by the gloved
hand that has been in contact with blood or secretions,
should be regarded as contaminated and should be cleaned
at the earliest opportunity, between patients.
Appropriate disinfectants suitable for use with the
anaesthetic machine are isopropyl alcohol, or alcohol wipes
(e.g. azowipes)
Display
screen
s
u
r
f
a
c
e
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive pressure to the display screen.
Cleaning is restricted to soap-based sanitising wipes, or
Milton sterilising solutions 1.8%v/v.
After
c
l
ea
n
i
ng
Make sure that all cleaning agent residues are fully removed
after cleaning.
Always allow the machine to dry off thoroughly before clinical
use.
S
t
e
r
ili
s
a
t
i
on
Breathing system hoses and other components must be
sterilised to the manufacturer’s recommended methods.
Routine daily sterilisation or disinfection of internal
components of the anaesthetic machine is not necessary
when a bacterial ⁄ viral filter is used between the patient and
the breathing circuit.
An effective, new bacterial ⁄ viral breathing circuit filter
should be used for every patient
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