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Portable Oxygen Monitor | Operation | |
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•Test batteries regularly and replace when battery indicator shows low battery (no bars remaining)
•Make sure keys are locked by using the LOCK/UNLOCK key feature.
•Keep the unit, sensor and connections dry, or on the dry side of the breathing circuit.
•Recalibrate after replacing the batteries.
•Recalibrate after replacing the sensor.
•Use properly installed alkaline batteries only.
•Make sure the R17MED sensor is properly attached.
•Remove the plastic flow diverter only when using the tee adapter.
•Remove and save the plastic flow diverter when using the sensor in
•Perform an alarm test before each use (press the ALARM TEST key).
•Clean the case with isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent only.
–DON’T –
•Use this monitor if you suspect any malfunction.
•Use the instrument in the presence of flammable gases.
•Use anything but alkaline batteries.
•Autoclave or freeze the sensor or instrument.
•Open or try to repair a leaking or broken sensor.
•Immerse the unit or sensor in any liquid.
•Pass hot or cold gas mixtures over the sensor.
•Adjust the reading in air after 100% calibration
•Expose the unit to devices that produce high levels of radio, short wave, microwave,
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