GE Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1, Service Manual

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Safety and Regulatory Information
Cautions
Service Manual xvii
Caution: To minimize the generation of static electricity, do not polish the side
panels with a dry cloth.
Caution: Do not allow cleaning fluid to leak into skin temperature probe and
electrical connectors. Equipment damage may occur.
Caution: Use of cleaning/disinfecting solutions containing chemicals not listed in
the User Manual, i.e. alcohol, acetone, etc., or chemicals in greater concentrations
than those listed in the Cleaning and Disinfecting Solutions section may damage
the skin temperature probe.
Caution: Avoid placing excessive strain on the skin temperature probe wire. When
cleaning, be careful not to pull on or bend the lead at the probe tip. Always remove
the probe from the device by grasping the plug at the probe panel. Do not pull on
the skin temperature probe wire. Do not immerse the skin temperature probe in
liquid cleaner.
Caution: Do not use peroxide solutions to clean the humidifier water reservoir.
Caution: Do not clean the heating element/reflective dish or protective cover inside
the canopy doors.
Caution: Do not manually force movement of the canopy up or down as this may
result in component failures. If the canopy does not raise or lower at a normal
speed, remove the device from service and refer to authorized service personnel
for repair.
Caution: Do not submerse the mattress in any liquids.
Caution: Servicing of this device in accordance with this service manual should
never be undertaken in the absence of proper tools, test equipment and the most
recent revision to this service manual which is clearly and thoroughly understood.
Caution: The servo-control system must be calibrated at the same atmospheric
pressure in which it is to be used. Operation at atmospheric pressures other than
that present during calibration may result in readings outside the stated accuracy
for the device.
Caution: Do not over-tighten the hardware.