Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 21)

WARNING Safety risk and potential shock hazard. Cords, cables, and
accessories damaged from prior misuse can affect patient and operator
safety. Inspect all cords, cables, and accessories for strain relief wear,
fraying, or other damage according to the recommendations presented in
the Maintenance and service section of this manual. Replace as necessary.
Inspect the AC cord for exposed copper before touching the cord. Unplug
the AC cord only by pulling on the plug, never the cord. Never lift the
monitor by the power cord or patient connections.
WARNING Fire and explosion hazard. Do not operate the monitor in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide; in oxygen-enriched environments; or in any other potentially
explosive environment.
WARNING Fire and shock hazard. Only connect LAN cables contained
within the perimeter of a single building. Conductive LAN cables spanning
multiple buildings may introduce fire or shock hazards unless they are fitted
with fiber optic cables, lightning arrestors, or other applicable safety
features.
WARNING The monitor may not function properly if dropped or damaged.
Protect it from severe impact and shock. Do not use the monitor if you
notice any signs of damage. Qualified service personnel must check any
monitor that is dropped or damaged for proper operation before putting the
monitor back into use.
WARNING Defective batteries can damage the monitor. If the battery
shows any signs of damage or cracking, it must be replaced immediately
and only with a battery approved by Welch Allyn.
WARNING Improper disposal of batteries may create an explosion or
contamination hazard. Never dispose of batteries in refuse containers.
Always recycle batteries according to local regulations.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Do not open the monitor or attempt
repairs. The monitor has no user-serviceable internal parts. Only perform
routine cleaning and maintenance procedures specifically described in this
manual. Inspection and servicing of internal parts shall only be performed
by qualified service personnel.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not expose to temperatures
higher than 122º F (50º C).
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on
patients who are on heart-lung machines.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. If using patient sensors during
full body irradiation, keep the sensor out of the irradiation field. If the
sensor is exposed to the irradiation, the reading might be inaccurate or the
monitor might read zero during the active irradiation period.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on
patients who are experiencing convulsions or tremors.
WARNING Use the monitor only as described in this directions for use. Do
not use the monitor on patients as described in the Contraindications.
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