Welch Allyn CP 150 spirometry option - User Manual - Manual (Page 13)

WARNING Read and observe all safety information provided in the flow
transducer instructions.
General cautions
The following caution statements apply to spirometer use in general. Caution statements
that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the corresponding sections of
the manual.
Cautions indicate conditions or practices that could damage the equipment or other
property.
CAUTION Do not clean the spirometer or any of its components. Trapped
moisture in the pressure tubing or sensor could affect their accuracy.
Replace the pressure tubing when it becomes dirty. Replace the sensor
when it becomes faulty. Recalibrate the spirometer after replacing any
components.
CAUTION Do not immerse any part of the spirometer into a cleaning liquid
or sterilize it with hot water, steam, or air.
CAUTION Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons, rubbing alcohol, or solvents
on the spirometer.
CAUTION If you choose to clean the calibration syringe, wipe the outer
surface of the calibration syringe with a clean cloth slightly dampened with
70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION Use only parts and accessories supplied with the device and
available through Welch Allyn. The use of accessories other than those
specified may result in degraded performance of this device.
CAUTION When you put the spirometer away, store its pressure tubing in
a basket or drawer or other place that prevents compression or kinking.
CAUTION Avoid installing the spirometer in direct sunlight or in a location
where it may be affected by significant changes in humidity, ventilation, or
airborne particles containing dust, salt, or sulfur.
CAUTION Keep the spirometer away from splashing fluids.
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