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Form No. 702718 Rev. A March, 2005
65
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit
CAUTION: Sodalime can cause burns to eyes and
skin. Dust can cause irritation to skin and eyes on
contact. Harmful if swallowed.
CAUTION: Use safety goggles or glasses, PVC or
rubber gloves, and a nuisance dust mask when
handling Sodalime.
CAUTION: Dispose of Sodalime waste and water
rinses in accordance with local, state, and Federal
regulations.
CAUTION: For complete information, refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No. 005213)
included in the Appendix to this manual.
CAUTION: Wash your hands thoroughly after
handling Sodalime.
A quantity of Sodalime absorbent is carried in a pan inside the filter/fans
compartment. Circulating air leaving the animal compartment is directed
over this substance which removes the carbon-dioxide.
The CO
2
filter monitoring window (Page 25) allows you to view the
Sodalime carbon-dioxide filter to determine its current condition.
When fresh, the Sodalime is off-white in color. As it absorbs CO
2
, it
slowly darkens and ultimately becomes a deep brown. When it is
fully saturated it must be replaced as it is no longer effective.
A single pan of absorbent will normally last for about one month,
however, usage factors and environmental conditions can have a
substantial impact. A supply of fresh Sodalime is provided with
each new Intensive Care Unit. To order more Sodalime, call SSCI
and order P/N 853439.
To re-fill the Sodalime supply:
1. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58).
2. Carefully, and without spilling the contents, lift up, and
remove the Sodalime pan (Figure 73).
3. Empty the Sodalime pan, and wash and dry it thoroughly.
Dispose of Sodalime waste and water rinses in
accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
Re-filling the
CO
2
Filter