Chapter 2 Safety Guidance; Warnings And Cautions; Safety Warnings - EDAN SE-601A Service Manual

SE-601 Series Electrocardiograph Service Manual

Chapter 2 Safety Guidance

This chapter provides important safety information related to the use of SE-601 series
electrocardiograph.

2.1 Warnings and Cautions

In order to use the electrocardiograph safely and effectively, and avoid possible dangers caused
by improper operation, please read through the user manual and be sure to be familiar with all
functions of the equipment and proper operation procedures before use.
Please pay more attention to the following warning and caution information.

2.1.1 Safety Warnings

1. The electrocardiograph is intended to be used by qualified physicians or personnel
professionally trained. They should be familiar with the contents of this user manual
before operation.
2. Only qualified service engineers can install this equipment, and only service
engineers authorized by the manufacturer can open the shell.
3. EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not use the electrocardiograph in the presence of
flammable anesthetic mixtures with oxygen or other flammable agents.
4. SHOCK HAZARD - The power receptacle must be a hospital grade grounded outlet.
Never try to adapt the three-prong plug to fit a two-slot outlet.
5. Make sure that the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the
AC socket before connecting or disconnecting equipment. Otherwise, electrical shock
or other injuries may happen to the patient or operator.
6. If the integrity of the external protective conductor is in doubt, the equipment should
be powered by an internal li-ion rechargeable battery.
7. Do not use this equipment in the presence of high static electricity or high voltage
equipment which may generate sparks.
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