Teledyne AX300-I - Medical application oxygen analyzer - Manual (Page 25)

Portable Oxygen Analyzer Operating Instructions
Teledyne Analytical Instruments
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CAUTION: THE AX300-I SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE PRESENCE OF
FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS SUCH AS DIETHYL ETHER OR CYC-
LOPROPANE.
CAUTION: THE ANALYZER, THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED
HARDWARE ARE NON-STERILE DEVICES. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE
THE ANALYZER OR SENSOR, AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
2.3.5.2 Care After Use in Nitrous Oxide
CAUTION: THE R17MED SENSOR SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN NITROUS OXIDE
MIXTURES ANY LONGER THAN NECESSARY.
After exposure to nitrous oxide mixtures, the sensor should be left in 100%
oxygen overnight (e.g., left in a breathing system that has been flushed with pure
oxygen). If this is not practical, when using the tee, remove the plastic flow di-
verter and leave the sensor in room air. If the oxygen reading continues to drop
after each use in nitrous oxide, the sensor should be removed from service. If the
sensor can no longer be calibrated or if there is any sign of electrolyte leakage,
the sensor should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations and the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available through Teledyne.
2.3.6 Cleaning
The AX300-I and R17MED sensor are non-sterile devices.
The oxygen analyzer, oxygen sensor, and sensor interconnection cable may
be cleaned by wiping the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or a mild cleaning solu-
tion.
When cleaning, do not allow liquids or moisture to enter the analyzer or
sensor internal cavities. Do not expose the electrical connections to the cleaning
solution. Do not immerse the analyzer, oxygen sensor or sensor interconnection
cable in water or any other liquid.
Do not expose the analyzer, oxygen sensor and interconnection cable to
steam, ethylene oxide, or radiation sterilization.
After cleaning, ensure that all surfaces are dry and the analyzer is properly
calibrated before using the analyzer.
2.4 Dos and Don’ts
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