Welch Allyn Connex Directions For Use Manual page 14

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8 About warnings and cautions Welch Allyn Connex Central Station
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Do not open the central station or
attempt repairs. The system has no user-serviceable internal parts. Only
perform routine cleaning and maintenance procedures specifically
described in this manual. Inspection and servicing of internal parts shall
only be performed by qualified service personnel.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Use only a Class I (grounded) AC power
supply cord for powering this central station.
WARNING For operator and patient safety, peripheral equipment and
accessories that can come in direct patient contact must comply with all
applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements. See IEC 60601-1,
-1-2, -1-1-1.
WARNING Verify patient identity on the central station after manual or
barcode entry and before printing or transferring patient records.
WARNING Risk to patient safety. Custom scores and messages serve as
guides to your facility's protocols; do not substitute Custom Scores for
patient physiological alarms. Appropriate alarms settings must be set and
maintained to ensure patient safety.
CAUTION Refer to the original equipment manufacturer's documentation
for the life expectancy of central station system components. Welch Allyn
recommends the replacement of the keyboard and mouse annually, and
the replacement of the central station display every 2 to 3 years. The actual
performance of system components may vary depending on usage.
CAUTION To ensure the continued proper operation of the central station,
check for software updates through Welch Allyn Partner Connect. Software
updates should be installed as they become available.
CAUTION Do not enable automatic updates on the central station's virus
protection software. Automatic updates can impact product performance.