Welch Allyn Acuity Directions For Use Manual page 170

166 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting and maintenance
Power outages
An Acuity System can include an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). If the building power
fails, the UPS provides power until backup generators can supply power.
Note
If your building does not have a backup generator, the UPS can supply at least three
minutes of power while you turn off the Acuity System in an orderly manner. An orderly
shutdown protects the equipment from damage.
To turn off the Acuity System
1. Notify staff members so that procedural changes in patient care can be put into place.
It is not necessary to disconnect monitors from bedside network connectors.
2. On the Acuity System screen, move the pointer into the gray area of the upper right
corner.
3. Open the System menu:
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The System menu appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Click Shutdown Workstation.
A confirmation prompt appears.
5. Click Confirm.
6. Wait a few minutes for the computer to turn off.
7 . Turn off power to these system components:
UPS battery performance will degrade with use and time. Refer to the UPS
manufacturer's directions for use for proper battery and product maintenance.
For an Acuity System: Hold down the
trackball or mouse key.
For a Mobile Acuity LT System: Hold down the
keyboard, and press the right mouse key.
Central Station display(s)
Acuity System laser printer(s)
Terminal servers
Uninterruptible power supplies
Caution Do not simply turn off power to the Acuity Central Station. An orderly
shutdown allows proper storage of patient information.
Welch Allyn Acuity Central Monitoring System
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key on your keyboard, and press the right
key on your laptop computer