Respironics SmartMonitor 2 Service Manual page 8

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Keep monitoring equipment, patient and patient leads at least three (3) feet
away from all electrical appliances. Some examples of this include TV sets,
electric blankets, air conditioners, microwave ovens, cordless telephones,
cellular phones, waterbeds, and home computers.
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Synthetic fabric from draperies or rugs can also cause interference due to
static electricity. Touching a conductive material with a grounded path,
such as a wall or crib, before handling the patient or the SmartMonitor 2
often prevents static buildup problems.
•Strong transmitter signals from TV, radio, airport, police, fire, and ambu-
lance stations could be picked up as heart and/or breath signals. If located
less than one (1) mile from one or more of these sources, the monitor may
be affected.
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In some locations, the monitor will not work properly. If the monitor is
affected by external interference in the area, you may not be able to use
the monitor. Contact Respironics for further assistance. Use of a third
(RL) electrode may help reduce electrical interference.
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If monitoring two or more infants in the same area, keep the monitors,
patient, patient cables and lead wires at lease three (3) feet apart. Having
the patient cables and lead wires close together may cause missed apneas
due to interference.
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Do not connect the infant to the SmartMonitor 2 if the monitor is placed
in the Communications Mode. The apnea and heart alarms do not work
when the SmartMonitor 2 is in this mode.
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Do not use the SmartMonitor 2 at the same time as other impedance
monitors. This may cause missed apneas due to interference.
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Do not rock the baby or sleep in the same bed with the baby while
monitoring. Touching or moving near the baby, monitor, or cables
could cause the monitor to miss apneas.
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2.2 Cautions
A caution indicates a condition that may lead to equipment damage,
malfunction, or inaccurate operation.
Federal law (US) restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of a
license physician. This instrument should be used only under the
supervision of a physician.
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SmartMonitor 2 Service Manual
Chapter 2: Warnings, Cautions, Notes
Perform the functional self test if the SmartMonitor 2 has been x-
rayed by and airport security check.
Do not place liquids on or near the SmartMonitor 2. Liquids may
damage the electronic components inside the monitor. Should
liquid spill onto monitor, shut monitor off and call Respironics to
have it serviced.
Do not send information via modem during electrical storms. Infor-
mation could be lost or equipment could be damaged.
Handle the lead wires carefully to prevent them from breaking inside the
insulation. Always grasp the lead wire at the strain relief area to remove
them from the electrodes or patient cable.
Insure that the auxiliary devices used do not exceed SELV (Safety Extra
Low Voltage) levels as described EN60601-1. It is the dealer’s responsi-
bility to ensure that auxiliary devices comply with either UL2601-1 or
UL544.
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