Wireless Interference - ZOLL LifeVest 4000 Patient Manual

Wireless interference

WARNING
Use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified or
provided by the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment and result in improper operation.
The LifeVest can be susceptible to or cause wireless interference. Follow these
instructions:
Cell phone use – When using a cell phone, keep it at least 27 centimeters
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(10.6 inches) away from the sensing electrodes (the round ones) on the
electrode belt. If you experience noise alarms while using a cell phone, move
the cell phone away from the electrode belt or stop using the cell phone.
 Charger with touchscreen use – The charger with touchscreen contains a
cell phone for data transmissions. Keep the charger with touchscreen at least
27 centimeters (10.6 inches) away from your body to prevent interference. If
you experience interference near the charger with touchscreen, move away
from the charger. If you take the charger with touchscreen to a hospital, be
sure that the use of cell phones is permitted. If not, do not use the charger
with touchscreen while in the hospital. If you need to transmit data, use the
wired modem connection.
 Hotspot use – The hotspot contains a cell phone for data transmissions.
Keep the hotspot at least 27 centimeters (10.6 inches) away from your body
to prevent interference. If you experience interference near the hotspot, move
away from the hotspot. If you take the hotspot to a hospital, be sure that the
use of cell phones is permitted. If not, do not use the hotspot while in the
hospital.
 General precaution – If you experience any interference with the LifeVest
when in the presence of any other wireless device, move away from the
device or stop using the device that is causing the interference. If you
continue to have problems, call ZOLL
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