Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 17

Directions for use About warnings and cautions 11
WARNING Defective batteries can damage the monitor. If the battery shows any
signs of damage or cracking, it must be replaced immediately and only with a
battery approved by Welch Allyn.
WARNING Improper disposal of batteries may create an explosion or
contamination hazard. Never dispose of batteries in refuse containers. Always
recycle batteries according to local regulations.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Do not open the monitor or attempt repairs. The
monitor 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 Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not expose to temperatures higher
than 122º F (50º C).
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on patients who
are on heart-lung machines.
WARNING Use the monitor only as described in this directions for use. Do not
use the monitor on patients as described in the Contraindications.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on patients who
are experiencing convulsions or tremors.
WARNING Wall mounted equipment and accessories must be installed in
accordance with accompanying instructions. Welch Allyn is not responsible for the
integrity of any installation not performed by authorized Welch Allyn service
personnel. Contact an authorized Welch Allyn service representative or other
qualified service personnel to ensure professional installation for safety and
reliability of any mounting accessory.
WARNING Do not place the monitor in any position that might cause it to fall on
the patient.
WARNING Welch Allyn is not responsible for the integrity of a facility's power. If
the integrity of a facility's power or protective earth conductor is in doubt, always
operate the monitor on battery power alone when it is attached to a patient.
WARNING Equipment damage and personal injury risk. When transporting the
monitor on a mobile stand, properly secure all patient cables and cords to keep
them clear of the wheels and to minimize trip hazards.
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.
WARNING All signal input and output (I/O) connectors are intended for
connection of only devices complying with IEC 60601-1, or other IEC standards (for
example, IEC 60950), as applicable to the monitor. Connecting additional devices to
the monitor may increase chassis or patient leakage currents. To maintain operator
and patient safety, consider the requirements of IEC 60601-1-1. Measure the
leakage currents to confirm that no electric shock hazard exists.
WARNING Equipment failure and patient harm risk. Do not cover the air intake or
exhaust vents on the rear and base of the monitor. Covering these vents could
cause overheating of the monitor or muffling of alarms.