Safety Precautions - Contec CMS800G User Manual

1.3 Safety Precautions

WARNING and CAUTION messages must be observed. To avoid the possibility of injury,
observe the following precautions during the operation of the instrument.
WARNING : EXPLOSION HAZARD-Do not use the in a flammable atmosphere where
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-the power receptacle must be a three-wire grounded
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-Do not attempt to connect or disconnect a power cord
WARNING : The monitor should be installed by an authorized and qualified service
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-Do not remove the top panel covers during operation or
while power is connected.
WARNING : Only connect the device to Contec supplied or recommended accessories, to
avoid the injury of the doctors and patient.
WARNING : Do not switch on device power until all cables have been properly connected
and verified.
WARNING : Don't touch signal input or output connector and the patient simultaneously.
WARNING : Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be
certified according to the respective IEC standards (e.g. IEC 950 for data
processing equipment and IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore
all configurations shall comply with the valid version of the system standard
concentrations of flammable anesthetics or other materials may occur.
outlet. A hospital grade outlet is required. Never adapt the three-prong
plug from the monitor to fit a two-slot outlet. If the outlet has only two
slots, make sure that it is replaced with a three-slot grounded outlet before
attempting to operate the monitor.
with wet hands. Make certain that your hands are clean and dry before
touching a power cord.
engineer.