GE b30, Technical Reference Manual

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Overview
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Other cables, batteries, transducers and accessories may cause a safety hazard, damage
the equipment or the system, result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the
equipment or system or interfere with the measurement. Protection against cardiac
defibrillator discharge is due in part to the accessories for pulse oximetry (SpO2),
temperature (T) and invasive pressure (P) measurement.
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Single use accessories are not designed to be reused. Reuse may cause a risk of
contamination and/or affect the measurement accuracy.
Cautions
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a condition that may lead to equipment damage or
malfunction.
Installation
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Leave space for air circulation to prevent the monitor from overheating.
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Before connecting the power cord to the power supply, check that the local voltage and
frequency correspond with the rating stated on the device plate.
Before use
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Allow two minutes for warm-up and note any error messages or deviations from normal
operation.
Autoclaving and sterilizing
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Do not autoclave any part of the monitor.
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Do not gas sterilize the modules.
Cleaning and service
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Do not use hypoclorite, ammonia-, phenol-, or acetone based cleaners. These cleaners
may damage the monitor surface.
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Do not immerse any part of the device in any liquid, or allow liquid to enter the monitor or
modules.
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Do not apply pressurized air to any outlet or tubing connected to the monitor.
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Electrostatic discharge through the PC boards may damage the components. Before
handling PC boards, wear a static control wrist strap. Handle all PC boards by their
non-conductive edges and use anti-static containers when transporting them.
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Do not break or bypass the patient isolation barrier when testing PC boards.
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If liquid has accidentally entered the system or its parts, disconnect the power cord from
the power supply and have the equipment serviced by authorized service personnel.
Special components
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Special components are used in these monitors that are vital to assure reliability and
safety. GE Healthcare assumes no responsibility for damage, if replacement components
not approved by GE Healthcare are used.
Batteries
The Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable. Follow your local recycling guidelines.
Refresh the batteries completely every six months.
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A lithium battery on the CPU Board. Dispose of the faulty IC containing the battery
according to local regulations.