GE Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1, Service Manual

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Safety and Regulatory Information
Warnings
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Warning: Before using the device, read through this entire manual. Attempting to
use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in
patient and user injury.
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Warning: This device should only be operated by clinically trained personnel
familiar with the risks and benefits of this type of device.
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Warning: Use of this device is restricted to one patient at a time.
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Warning: Complete the service checkout procedure section of this manual before
putting the device into operation. If the equipment fails any portion of the checkout
procedure it must be removed from use and repaired.
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Warning: Do not perform the service checkout procedure while the patient
occupies the device.
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Warning: Do not use the device in the presence of flammable anesthetics; an
explosion hazard exists under these conditions.
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Warning: Do not place the device in extreme environmental conditions such as a
high ambient air flow environment or high or low temperature. This may affect the
thermal balance of the patient.
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Warning: Do not use this device if the system failure alarm is activated. Remove
the device from service and contact authorized service personnel for repair.
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Warning: In the event of loss of mains power, check all parameters upon power
restoration.
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Warning: Carefully route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient
entanglement or strangulation.
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Warning: Do not lean against the side of the device. The pressure may cause the
device to tip over.
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Warning: Do not connect to a power strip or another unapproved piece of
equipment. This may result in power failure or a reduced level of safety.
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Warning: Do not connect unapproved equipment into the accessory outlets.