Safety Hazards; Safety Hazard Alerts; Explosion - GE Brivo OEC 715 Operator's Manual

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1.5. Safety Hazards

Potential hazards exist in the use of medical electronic devices and X-Ray systems. Operators using the
equipment should understand the safety issues, emergency procedures, and the operating instructions
provided.
The following pages describe hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions, and how to adequately
protect yourself and others from possible injury.

1.5.1. Safety Hazard Alerts

There are three hazard classifications, which are denoted and prioritized by the alert words:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
CAUTION
moderate to minor injury, equipment damage or loss of data.
NOTE is given in situation requiring special attention.
NOTE

1.5.2. Explosion

The system is not designed for use in explosive atmosphere (e.g. anesthetic gases).
WARNING
If an abnormal condition occurs, such as the room fills with flammable gas, steps must be taken to prevent
the gas from coming in contact with the equipment. Follow these guidelines:
Do not turn the system off or unplug it from the AC receptacle.
Do not operate any other electrically powered equipment.
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