GE Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1 Service Manual page 30

Safety and Regulatory Information
Warnings
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Warning: Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC
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and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided in the User Manual.
Warning: Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
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antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the device, including cables specified by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
Warning: This equipment/system is intended for use by clinically trained
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professionals only. It may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of
nearby equipment. It may be necessary to take mitigation measures, such as re-
orienting or relocating the equipment system or shielding the location. Verify
equipment adjacent to the device operates as intended.
Warning: This device does not incorporate an alternative power source. The device
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must be connected to an alternate power source when loss of power would result
in an unacceptable risk.
Warning: The emissions characteristics of this equipment make it suitable for use
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in industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A). If it is used in a residential
environment (for which CISPR 11 class B is normally required) this equipment might
not offer adequate protection to radio-frequency communication services. The
user might need to take mitigation measures, such as relocating or re-orienting the
equipment.
Warning: When adjusting the Alarm Volume make certain the alarm volume is
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greater than the ambient sound level. When the alarm volume is set below the
ambient sound levels the alarm may not be audible.
Warning: A hazard may exist if the alarm presets are different for equipment used
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in a single area.
Warning: Allow the humidifier heat cylinder to cool about ten minutes before
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removing the water reservoir.
Warning: Always use sterile distilled or distilled water to fill the water reservoir.
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Other types of water can cause damage to the humidifier.
Warning: Install the water reservoir on all devices equipped for a humidifier, even if
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you do not plan to use the humidifier.
Warning: Disconnect any oxygen supply to the device when using the
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electrosurgical unit to avoid risk of fire.
Warning: To administer free flow oxygen within the patient compartment, use only
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a servo-controlled oxygen delivery system. If a servo-controlled oxygen system is
not used, variations in fan speed may cause unexpected changes in O
Additional oxygen should only be administered under the direction of qualified
medical personnel.
levels.
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