SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Fire Hazard

DANGER

Smoking

DO NOT SMOKE while using this device. This system uses room air for circulation through the mattress. A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface and cause damage to the mattress. Also, patient clothing, bed sheets, etc. may be combustible and cause a fire. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire, property damage and cause physical injury or death.

Smoking by visitors in the room will contaminate the system. Therefore, visitor smoking is NOT permitted.

Anesthesia Equipment

There is an explosion risk if used with flammable anesthetics.

Oxygen

There is a possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal mask or half bed tent type. The oxygen tent should NOT extend below mattress support level.

Electrical

DANGER

Electrical shock hazard. DO NOT remove cover. Refer to qualified service personnel.

Before performing any maintenance to the control unit, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

DO NOT insert items into any openings of the control unit. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock by shorting the internal components

The control unit MUST be kept away from all heat sources and radiators during operation.

Connect the equipment to properly grounded three prong wall outlet using 10-14 ft hospital grade power cord provided with the product.

Grounding reliability depends upon a properly grounded receptacle (3-prong).

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MA80 Series

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Invacare MA80, MA85 manual Fire Hazard, Electrical, Smoking, Anesthesia Equipment, Oxygen