Conventions - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual

Conventions

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2008K Hemodialysis Machine Operator's Manual Rev P
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Warning! A warning is a statement that identifies conditions or actions that
could result in personal injury or loss of life. Warnings found in this manual
outside of this section are designated with the warning symbol.
Shock Hazard: A shock hazard warning refers to a risk of a possibly
severe electrical shock due to improper use or handling of the equipment.
Corrosive Substance Hazard: A corrosive substance hazard warning
refers to a risk of injury or machine damage due to improper use or
handling of the equipment.
Hot Surface, Fluid, or Vapors Hazard: A hot surface, fluid, or vapors
hazard warning refers to risk of burn injury due to improper use or handling
of the equipment.
Caution: A caution is a statement that identifies conditions or actions that
could result in damage to the machine.
Mandatory Action: A command describing required action to maintain
safety.
Note: Notes are advisory comments or recommendations regarding
practices or procedures.
Do not reuse
ON: This symbol, at the top of the switches on the back of your machine,
means the switch is in the ON position.
OFF: This symbol, at the bottom of the switches on the back of your
machine, means the switch is in the OFF position.
Degree of protection against electric shock: Type B
Degree of protection against electric shock: Type CF – Blood Pressure
Cuff only
MR Unsafe: An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical
staff or other persons within the MR (Magnetic Resonance) environment.
Protective ground terminal
Ground terminal
Equipotentiality
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