Precision Medical Chrome Flowmeters User Manual

USER MANUAL

FLOWMETER

MODELS:

1MFA, 4MFA, 6MFA and

8MFA Series

1MFA3001 (Shown)

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8MFA1001 (Shown)

RECEIVING / INSPECTION

Remove the Precision Medical, Inc. Flowmeter from the packaging and
inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE and contact
your Provider.

INTENDED USE

The Flowmeter is intended for use by physicians, respiratory therapists
and other authorized hospital personnel to administer selected doses
of medical gases to a patient.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the Flowmeter.
This is provided for your safety and to prevent damage to the Flowmeter.
If you do not understand this manual, DO NOT USE the Flowmeter and
contact your Provider.

SAFETY INFORMATION - WARNINGS AND CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

Operating Instructions

Symbol for “USE NO OIL”

Symbol indicates the device complies with the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices and all applicable International
Standards. (On CE marked Devices ONLY)

WARNING

• Use Flowmeters only for their “Intended Use” as described in this

manual.

• ALWAYS conrm prescribed ow before administering to patient
and monitor ow on a frequent basis.

• Flowmeters may contain magnetic, ferrous material that may
affect the results of an MRI.

To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Explosion:

• ALWAYS follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas
Products and Flowmeters and Oxygen Handling.

• DO NOT use or store oils, greases, organic lubricants or any
combustible materials on or near this Flowmeter.

• DO NOT use near any type of ame or ammable/explosive
substances, vapors or atmosphere.

•

DO NOT smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.

CAUTION

• Flowmeters must be operated with the Flow Tube in a vertical,
upright position.

• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate
this Flowmeter.

• Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.

• Only use oxygen-safe leak detector.

• DO NOT autoclave.

• DO NOT gas sterilize with EtO (Ethylene Oxide).

• DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.

• DO NOT immerse Flowmeter in any kind of liquid. This will void
the warranty.

• The 1MFA3001, 4MFA1001 & 6MFA1001 Flowmeters may have a
factory installed restrictor. Prior to use, check Flowmeter labeling

for ow restrictions.

•

The 1MFA3001, 4MFA1001 & 6MFA1001 Flowmeters contain a
glass Flow Tube which is fragile. Special care should be observed
to avoid breaking the Flow Tube.

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