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INTRODUCTION
This Operation Manual deals with the specifications, operation and maintenance of the Dual Incu
i
. Atom is by no
means responsible for any malfunction arising from a user ignoring the instructions for operation and maintenance
described in this Manual as well as any accident attributable to repair by someone other than technical personnel
belonging to or authorized by Atom.
This Manual contains instructions for operating the oxygen controller, the weight monitor and the pulse oximeter.
Please skip any section unrelated to your unit.
Read this Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with its contents before operating the unit. Keep this Manual
where it is readily accessible for reference when needed. If any technical problem should arise, please contact
your local Atom representative.
This product is shipped without being disinfected. Be sure to clean and disinfect the unit before us-
ing it for the first time after purchase.
This product maintains the ambient temperature around an infant by drawing in the air outside and
warming it. It does not have the capability to cool the air drawn from outside. Be sure to set the
incubator air temperature at least 3°C higher than the ambient temperature. In particular, if a photo-
therapy unit, a heated humidifier, or some other heat-generating device is used with the incubator,
set the incubator air temperature at least 5°C higher than the ambient temperature. If a lower setting
is selected, the incubator may not be controlled correctly.
INTENDED USE
The Dual Incu
i
is an incubator for newborns and premature neonates. It is mainly intended for temperature control
in neonatal hypothermia, observation and examination in newborn nurseries, prevention of body temperature drop
shortly after delivery, and pre-operative and post-operative intensive care in neonatal surgery. This incubator has
the capability to control the infant’s skin temperature.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Instructions to ensure the safe operation of the unit are found throughout this Manual. Please read the Manual
carefully before operating the unit. Please follow the instructions when operating the unit.
Basic Instructions
1. Follow the instructions for the safe use of the unit.
Follow the operating instructions described in this Manual for the safe use of the unit.
2. Inspect the unit on a periodical basis.
Periodical inspection is needed to use the unit in the optimum condition.
3. Never use the unit if it is found to be defective.
If any damage or malfunction of the unit should be noticed, stop using it immediately and contact your local
Atom representative.
4. Follow the EMC information given in this Manual.
Electric equipment for medical use needs special precautions regarding EMC. It needs to be installed and put
into service according to the EMC information provided in this Manual.
