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General Precautions
To handle the instrument properly and safely, read the instruction manual thoroughly and be fully
knowledgeable about the instrument before use.
The following are general precautions on handling the instrument safely and safety of patients and
operators. Precautions specific to the instrument will appear in the relevant pages.
The following points should be considered when you install or store the instrument.
Install or store the instrument away from moisture.
Install or store the instrument in an environment where the instrument is not badly affected by
extreme temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, direct sunlight, draft, dust, salinity or sulfur
content in the air.
Install or store the instrument in a secure and stable location.
Do not install or store the instrument where chemicals, and corrosive or explosive gases are stored
or present.
Install the instrument where a 3-pin electrical outlet adequate to the instrument is provided.
This instrument is not of the explosion-proof type. Do not use the instrument where flammable
materials, such as a flammable anesthetic, are used.
The following points should be considered before use
Check to make sure the instrument operates safely and accurately.
Check all hoses and cables for proper connection and deterioration.
When the instrument is used in combination with other instruments, pay extra attention to avoid
mis-diagnosis or other problems especially leakage current. Check all connections to make sure
they do not interfere with each other.
When other telemeters are used, check that mutual interference will not cause a problem.
When the instrument is operated using batteries, check that the specified batteries are used and
they are installed properly and in good conditions.
Use the AC adapter provided with the instrument.
Use the specified sensors.
The following points should be considered during use.
The instrument should be used only during the time required for diagnosis and medical treatment.
Check the patient and the instrument during use.
If medical or operational problems are found in the instrument or the patient, stop using the
instrument immediately, check the status of the patient and take proper actions.
Do not allow a patient to touch or operate the instrument.
Do not use the instrument where strong magnetic or electrical field exists.
Do not use the instrument on a patient using a heart-lung machine.
