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pling tubing, T-connectors, water traps, and fan filters are not
reusable and need to be replaced at regular intervals.
General equipment inspection and maintenance is required. Once
a year, check all devices, accessories, and cables for damage and
test the ground resistance, chassis and patient leakage currents as
well as all alarm functions. Make sure that all safety labels are
legible. Maintain a record of these safety inspections.
WA RN IN G S :
!
Occupational safety: Used sampling tubing, T-con-
nectors and water traps could be contaminated and
must be handled and disposed of with care. Infection
hazard may be present. Dispose of these items in
accordance with local regulations.
!
Because of the danger of electric shock, never
remove the cover of any device while it is in opera-
tion or connected to a power outlet.
Changing the Sampling Tubing and T-Connector
The sampling tubing and T-connector that connect the Scio mod-
ule to the patient's airway are not reusable. They must be
replaced under the following conditions:
!
A new patient is connected to the module
!
The cleanliness of the tubing or connector is suspect or com-
promised
NOTE: Use only Siemens-approved sidestream sampling lines.
Siemens does not assume responsibility for the reliability and
safety of
Emptying the Water Trap
The water trap should be emptied if the contents have reached the
'full' mark.
NOTE: If water trap has been in use for 1 month, it should be
replaced. (See "Replacing the Water Trap" below.)
To empty the water trap:
SC 7/8/9XL VF2.x
Scio
measurements, if non-approved tubing is used.
Scio MODULE D011100
Scio Module
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