Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 20)

WARNING Use only Welch Allyn approved accessories, and use them
according to the manufacturer’s directions for use. Using unapproved
accessories with the monitor can affect patient and operator safety and can
compromise product performance and accuracy.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not connect more than one
patient to a monitor.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Dust and particle ingress can
affect the accuracy of blood pressure measurements. Use the monitor in
clean environments to ensure measurement accuracy. If you notice dust or
lint build-up on the monitor's vent openings, have the monitor inspected
and cleaned by a qualified service technician.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Liquids and excessive moisture
can damage patient sensors and cause them to perform inaccurately or fail.
WARNING Patient harm risk. Always remove sensors from patients and
disconnect them completely from monitors before bathing.
WARNING Liquids can damage electronics inside the monitor. Prevent
liquids from spilling on the monitor.
If liquids are spilled on the monitor:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Dry off excess liquid from the monitor.
Note If liquids possibly entered the monitor, remove the monitor
from use until it has been properly dried, inspected, and
tested by qualified service personnel.
5. Reinstall battery pack.
6. Power on the monitor and verify that the monitor functions normally before
using it.
If liquids enter the printer housing:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Remove and discard the paper roll.
5. Clean and dry the inside of the printer housing.
Note The printer housing has a drain tube that directs liquids down
and out the bottom of the monitor. If liquids possibly entered
other openings in the monitor, remove the monitor from use
until it has been properly dried, inspected, and tested by
qualified service personnel.
6. Install a new roll of paper.
7. Power on the monitor and verify that the monitor functions normally before
using it.
14 About warnings and cautions Welch Allyn Connex ® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™