Fire Safety; Mechanical Safety - Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual

Safety Electrical Safety
Use defibrillators that do not have grounded patient circuits. To determine whether a
defibrillator patient circuit is grounded, see the defibrillator service guide, or consult a
biomedical engineer.

Fire Safety

WARNING
On electrical or chemical fires, use only extinguishers that are specifically labeled for those
purposes. Using water or other liquids on an electrical fire can lead to fatal or other serious
personal injury. Before attempting to fight a fire, if it is safe to do so, attempt to isolate the
product from electrical and other supplies, to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Use of electrical products in an environment for which they were not designed can lead to fire
or explosion. Fire regulations for the type of medical area being used should be fully applied,
observed, and enforced. Fire extinguishers should be available for both electrical and
nonelectrical fires.

Mechanical Safety

A list of precautions related to mechanical safety follows; observe these precautions when
using the system:
WARNING
Be aware of the wheels on the system cart, especially when moving the system. The system
could cause injury to you or others if it rolls over feet or into shins. Use caution when going
up or down ramps.
WARNING
When attempting to overcome an obstacle, do not push the system from either side with
excessive force, which could cause the system to tip over.
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