Instructions for Use: GEV019-100
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Storage and Handling
The GeVentor includes but is not limited to, instrumentation, LCD displays, batteries, electrical, plastic, silicon, and steel
components. Many of these components may be affected by extreme conditions i.e. heat, cold, humidity. If excess humidity and
high swings in temperature occur during the period of storage, moisture absorption into specific electrical components may occur.
Consideration should be made when transferring the GeVentor from storage to the intensive care setting, e.g. Moving from a
cold, dry environment into a warm, sheltered area may cause condensation, corrosion, and short-circuiting in electrical parts or
instruments.
Time should be allowed for the GeVentor components to acclimatise when moved from storage to operating temperature, e.g.
Allow HMI displays and battery time to warm. Allow electrical cables time to warm if stored below their certified cold bend
temperature.
Observe all signage on equipment where provided and ensure safety labels/decals are kept legible. Labels/decals that have been
rendered illegible should be replaced with Gekko supplied labels/decals.
7.1
Packaging
Gekko attempts to package the GeVentor to assure protection during shipment and handling. However, packaging is not
necessarily suitable for short- or long-term storage in extreme environmental conditions, for example sub-zero temperatures and
cyclone, flood, volcanic, or earthquake-prone regions. The following is some general advice to be read in conjunction with that of
the OEM suppliers.
NOTE
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure
protection during storage to maintain equipment
reliability and warranty.
Refer to the individual OEM instruction manuals
for any ‘special considerations’ required for
storage.
Gekko attempts to package the GeVentor to assure protection during shipment and handling. However, packaging is not
necessarily suitable for short- or long-term storage in extreme environmental conditions, for example sub-zero temperatures and
cyclone, flood, volcanic, or earthquake-prone regions
7.2
Short Term Storage
Prior to Installation:
Typically, the GeVentor may be stored in the packaging until required for installation. Ventilators that have been removed from
packaging should be kept in the upright position in a dry, well-ventilated, and non-vibrating (
< 2 g @ 50…500
Hz) environment as
practicably possible.
Extra precautions for storage, as noted earlier in this Handling and Storage section, may need to be taken for installations where
extreme weather conditions may be expected. If possible, remove instruments, batteries, HMI, etc for storage in a controlled
environment.
After Operation:
When the GeVentor has been in use and is to be inactive for a short period, for example between patient use, the following
guideline is recommended:
