General Safety Considerations - Welch Allyn 53000 Service Manual

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Safety
All personnel 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.

General safety considerations

Always consider the following safety points when using the monitor:
• Place the monitor and accessories in locations where they cannot harm the patient
should they fall from a shelf or mount.
• Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor.
• Do not connect more than one monitor to a patient.
• Do not use the monitor in an MRI suite or hyperbaric chamber.
• Do not autoclave the monitor.
• Accessories can be autoclaved only if the manufacturer's instructions clearly approve
it. Many accessories can be severely damaged by autoclaving.
• Inspect the power adapter cord periodically for fraying or other damage. Replace the
adapter as needed. Do not operate the monitor from mains power if the adapter, the
adapter cord, or the cord plug is damaged.
• Frequently check all cables, both electrically and visually.
• To avoid explosion, do not operate the monitor in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.
Caution Use only the Welch Allyn Monitor Service Utility (810-1784-XX) with
this monitor.
Software service tools, such as the "Custom Repair Software" (part number
130S29E), distributed for use with previous models of the Vital Signs Monitor,
must not be used with the Model 300 Series. Use of any tool other than the
Welch Allyn Monitor Service Utility (810-1784-XX) may set the monitor in an
undefined and unrecoverable state.
WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit
www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate
patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.
WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility
and according to the manufacturer's directions for use.
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