Danger, Caution And Warning - KAP Medical K-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Warning words are used in this manual and signify hazards and unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or
property damage. See the definitions below for information relating to each word.
NOTE / IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury
or both.
WARNING
Warning indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not remove control unit cover.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use the control unit in the presence of flammable anesthetics or in the proximity of an oxygen tent.
There is no known risk of adverse effects on the KAP Medical control unit/pump caused by other electromagnetic
devices, present at the time of treatment, or vice-versa.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Never drop or insert objects into any opening of the control unit.
DO NOT SMOKE while using this product and do not use in the presence of smoking materials or open flame. Smoking
by visitors in the room will contaminate the system. Therefore, visitor smoking is NOT permitted. Air flowing through air
mattress will support combustion. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire, property damage and cause
injury or death.
Entrapment may occur. Patient entrapment with bed side rails and mattress may cause injury or death. Mattress
MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
monitor patient frequently. Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment
is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress thickness, size, or density
could increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA website at
entrapment. Refer to the owner's manual for beds and rails for additional product and safety information. Mattress
MUST fit bed frame and bed rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply main with a protective earth using the
supplied 14-foot (427cm) hospital-grade power cord provided with the product.
Do not heat, steam autoclave, immerse the control unit in liquids or spill liquids or food on or into the control unit. In the
event of any spillage, immediately turn off the control unit and disconnect it from the power source. Return the control
unit for servicing to a factory authorized service center.
Care should be taken such that the power cord of the control unit is not pinched and does not have any objects placed
upon it. Make certain the unit and power cord is not located where it can be stepped on or tripped over.
Do not modify this equipment without authorization from the manufacturer.
DANGER, CAUTION AND WARNINGS
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