Alert-it Care Systems P163 B Series Handbook page 9

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equipment that should be carefully read and understood before using the equipment.
1. Ensure that the senor cable is routed and secured to avoid the risk of entanglement or
strangulation.
2. Only the recommended power supply shall be used as it is certified to provide two
means of patient protection to EN60601-1 in non-hospital environments
3. Consult the manufacturer for power supplies suitable for hospital use
4. Ensure any power cable is routed to avoid a trip hazard
5. Regularly check the power supplies for damage and potential shock risks
6. Clean and disinfect each item regularly in accordance with information herein
7. Regularly test all sensors as described herein
8. Ensure, by testing, that the alarm is annunciated at the carer's location(s)
9. Operate any power supply and charge pager away from direct heat and uncovered.
10. As with all medical electronic equipment there is potential for the equipment to
interfere with or be effected by interference from other electrical or electronic devices.
For this reason avoid placing the monitor, sensor or connecting cable in close proximity
to sensitive electronic devices or devices which produce strong electromagnetic fields
such as radio transmitters, mobile phones or power cables.
11. Only use the monitor with accessories approved for use with this product and only in
accordance with instructions.
12. If the equipment is modified in any way, appropriate inspection and testing must be
conducted to ensure continued safe use of the equipment.
13. The carer must conduct a risk assessment to determine if the level of reliability offered
by the monitor is sufficient or if additional monitoring is needed. Contact the
manufacture for assistance with Risk Evaluation Tools.
14. Additional levels of mechanical protection may be needed for some patient disorders.
Contact the manufacturers for advice
15. Some accessories are fitted with small screws and have plastic bags. Ensure these do
not come into the possession of vulnerable patients who might choke on them
16. Any sensor over the mattress (Bed Vacation) has the potential to cause pressure sores .
The carer must assess this risk and monitor the use of these products
17. Any sensor over the mattress could pose a fire hazard if in contact with a smouldering
cigarette.
18. The monitor and all accessories are designed to operate indoors in a residential
environment of 10ºC to 30ºC and 90%RH max.
Certified as Class 1 Medical,
Class II Electrical Safety
Safety Instructions and Warnings
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