SECHRIST 3500 - Page 3

USER RESPONSIBILITY
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician. |
The SECHRIST Air-Oxygen Mixer is a restricted medical
device. The SECHRIST Mixer will perform in conform-
ance with the specifications and description contained in
this Calibration and Service Manual and other accom-
panying labeling when assembled, operated, maintained
and repaired in accordance with the instructions contained
in this manual and other acccompanying documentation.
Do not attempt to operate this Mixer before reading and
thoroughly understanding these instructions. The Mixer
must be checked periodically as specified in this manual
(see Routine Maintenance Section). A defective device
should not be used. Should repair become necessary, this
Calibration and Service Manual is available to qualified
hospital technicians. If the hospital does not have the
capability to calibrate, service and repair this equipment.
please contact the authorized SECHRIST distributor who
effected delivery of this device. If a suitable response is not
received within a reasonable time, communicate directly with
our Home Office in Anaheim, California. This product
should be repaired only in accordance with written instructions
from SECHRIST, and should not be modified in any way,
except with prior written approval from SECHRIST.
WARNING
Whenever a patient is attached to respiratory care
equipment, constant attendance is required by
qualified personnel. The use of an alarm or monitoring
system does not give absolute assurance of warning
for every form of malfunction that may occur with the
system. In addition, some problems may require
immediate attention.
SUMMARY OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The SECHRIST Air-Oxygen Mixer is a restricted medical
device intended for use only by qualified personnel under the
direction of a qualified physician.
Personnel operating this equipment are responsible for reading
and thoroughly understanding all product documentation
provided. Statements throughout the product documentation
provided have special significance as follows:
KEY TO WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES:
WARNING
Means there is a possibility of personal injury to the
operator or patient.
CAUTION
Indicates there is a possbility of damage to the Mixer
or other equipment attached to it.
NOTE: Notes are used to call attention to statements
pertaining to more efficient or convenient operation
or service of the equipment.
SUMMARY OF ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
‘ CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT:
WARNING
Whenever a patient is attached to respiratory care
equipment, constant attendance is required by
qualified personnel. The use of an alarm or monitoring
system does not give absolute assurance of warning
for every form of malfunction that may occur with the
system. In addition, some problems may require
immediate attention.
WARNING
This precision gas mixing device is intended for use
with Medical Breathing Air and Medical Breathing
Oxygen only. Do not modify inlets to accommodate
other breathing gases. especially anesthetic gases.
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
CAUTION
Grasp nipple at base next to the proportioning valve
block — noton the end or the nipple may be damaged.
CAUTION
If resistance is met before stop pin at 1.0 position is
reached, do not force the knob. Re-adjust rear seat
slightly — just enough to allow free range of movement
to stop pin position. Recheck the calibration as
described above.
CAUTION
Alarm bleed set screw (P / N 3568) is calibrated at
factory and should not require calibration.