Basic Safety Instructions; Handling The Device; Preventing Electric Shock - Seca 874 Instructions For Use Manual

2.2 Basic safety instructions

Handling the device

Preventing electric shock

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► Please take note of the information in these instructions for use.
Keep the instructions for use in a safe place. The instructions for use are a
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component of the device and must be available at all times.
DANGER!
Risk of explosion
Do not use the device in an environment in which one of the following
gases has accumulated:
– oxygen
– flammable anesthetics
– other flammable substances/air mixtures
CAUTION!
Patient hazard, damage to device
► Have servicing carried out regularly as described in the relevant
section of this document.
Technical modifications may not be made to the device. The device
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does not contain any parts for servicing by the user. Only have
servicing and repairs performed by an authorized seca Service
partner. You can find service partners in your area at
www.seca.com or by sending an e-mail to service@seca.com.
Only use original seca accessories and spare parts, otherwise seca
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will not grant any warranty.
CAUTION!
Patient hazard, malfunction
Keep other electrical medical devices, e.g. high-frequency surgical
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devices, a minimum distance of approx. 1 meter away to prevent
incorrect measurements or wireless transmission interference.
Keep HF devices such as cell phones a minimum distance of
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approx. 1 meter away to prevent incorrect measurements or
wireless transmission interference.
The actual transmission output of HF equipment may require
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minimum distances of more than 1 meter. Details can be found at
www.seca.com.
WARNING!
Electric shock
Set up the device so that the power supply socket is easy to reach
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and the device can be disconnected from the power supply quickly.
Ensure that your local power supply matches the information on the
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power supply unit.
► Do not touch the power supply unit with wet hands.
Do not use extension cables or power strips.
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Make sure that cables are not pinched or damaged by sharp edges.
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Make sure that cables do not come into contact with hot objects.
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Do not operate the device at an altitude of more than 3000 m above
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sea level.