DigiCare LifeWindow Lite LW8, Operator'S Manual

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Digicare Biomedical Technology
Operators Manual Multi-parameter Patient Monitor " LifeWindow Lite LW8 "
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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
A. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This operator’s manual has been prepared to provide information on the correct use of the
LifeWindow

Lite LW8 multi-parameter patient monitor. It contains performance specifications,
installation, operation and maintenance information. It is intended for trained health-care
professionals.
B. MANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY
• The manufacturer of this equipment is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability, and
performance of the equipment only if:
• The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
• The electrical installation complies with all applicable regulations.
• Assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, or repairs are carried out by person’s
authorized by the manufacturer.
Incorrect operation or failure of the user to maintain the monitor in accordance with
proper maintenance procedures relieves the manufacturer or his agent from all
consequent non-compliance, damage or injury.
• It is up to the user to ensure that any applicable regulations respecting the installation and
operation of the monitor be observed.
C. WARRANTY
All products manufactured by Digicare Biomedical Technology Inc. are warranted to be free
from defects in material and workmanship and to operate within published specifications, under
normal use, for a period of one year from date of original shipment. The warranty on
accessories is ninety (90) days.
If an examination by Digicare, discloses such products or component parts to be defective, then
our obligation is limited to repair or replacement (at our option).
D. GENERAL SAFETY
1 - INDICATIONS
The LifeWindow

LW8 Lite series is a Class 1 device designed for continuous operation in
accordance with the Safety Standard EN60601-1 . The Class 1 device MUST BE connected to
the external protective conductor to be operated with the external MAINS LINE. It is intended for
use by person’s trained in professional health care, in the hospital / clinic environment. The
operator must be thoroughly familiar with the instructions in this manual before using the
instrument.
The unit is configured to measure and monitor the following available parameters:
• ECG Waveform (3 and 5 leads);
• Heart Rate (HR) from ECG ;
• ECG arrhythmia and ST segment analysis (5 Leads ECG);
• Blood oxygen saturation (SpO
2
or pulse oximetry);
• SpO2 waveform (Plethysmogram);