Buffalo Filter Porta PlumeSafe 604 - Manual (Page 6)

BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev B
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1.4 Cautions and Warnings
Please note that all Cautions and Warnings should be read and understood before any use of this equipment.
This smoke evacuation system should only be operated by personnel who have been properly trained in its
operation.
WARNINGS:
The BUFFALO FILTER ViroSafe Filters are completely disposable. Please handle these
disposable filters according to your local codes or regulations and hospital policy.
These filters may be disposed of or incinerated, whichever is appropriate for your institution.
The ViroSafe Filter should be changed according to the life of the filter. The ViroSafe Filter,
used with the PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation System(s), should not be used for more the time
specified for each filter. Failure to change the filter may result in decreased efficiency and
contamination of the electric motor, vacuum pump, and sound absorbing media within the unit.
This device is not intended for evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be aspirated to the
ViroSafe Filter, fluid collection devices must be installed with the vacuum hose assembly.
Failure to install a fluid collection device could cause filter blockage and electrical damage.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN THE PRESENCE OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES.
WARNING: REFER ROUTINE SERVICING TO QUALIFIED BIOMEDICAL TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/MEANING
DANGER -
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF USED IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS
CAUTION -
GROUNDING RELIABILITY CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS
CONNECTED TO A RECEPTACLE MARKED “HOSPITAL GRADE” OR “HOSPITAL ONLY”
CAUTION -
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION -
BEFORE CONNECTING READ INSTRUCTION
TYPE CF EQUPMENT CLASS 1
IPX0 ORDINARY EQUIPMENT; (ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROTECTION AGAINST
INGRESS OF WATER)
ALTERNATING CURRENT