Safety; Warnings And Cautions - Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series Service Manual

Safety

All users of the monitor must read and understand all safety information presented in
this manual before using or repairing the monitor.
United States federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or on the
order of a licensed medical practitioner.

Warnings and cautions

WARNING Safety risk. Make frequent electrical and visual checks on
cables, sensors, and electrode wires. All cables, sensors, and electrode
wires must be inspected and properly maintained and in proper working
order to allow the equipment to function properly and to protect patients.
WARNING Safety risk. Place the monitor and accessories in locations
where they cannot harm the patient should they fall from a shelf or mount.
WARNING Fire and explosion hazard. Do not operate the monitor in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide; in oxygen-enriched environments; or in any other potentially
explosive environment.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Dust and particle ingress can
affect the accuracy of blood pressure measurements. Use the monitor in
clean environments to ensure measurement accuracy. If you notice dust or
lint build-up on the monitor's vent openings, have the monitor inspected
and cleaned by a qualified service technician.
CAUTION Before disassembling the device or installing options,
disconnect the patient from the monitor, power down the device, and
disconnect the AC power cord and any attached accessories (for example,
SpO2 sensors, blood pressure hoses and cuffs, and temperature probes)
from the device.
CAUTION To ensure that the monitor meets its performance
specifications, store and use the monitor in an environment that maintains
the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
CAUTION The monitor may not function properly if dropped or damaged.
Protect it from severe impact and shock. Do not use the monitor if you
notice any signs of damage.
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