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20 Safety
All materials that are used with VitaGuard® and can come into con-
tact with patient or caregivers during normal operations are free of
latex and are non-toxic in accordance with the standard ISO 10993-1.
3.3 Possible external interference to monitoring
Please bear in mind the possibility of other risks that are not listed
here that can be caused by your specific monitoring environment.
3.3.1 Installation and environment
We recommend hanging VitaGuard® in the delivered bag at a place
where the display can be easily viewed.
Check, as described in the section “Alarm test” on page 56, that you
can hear alarms and where you can hear them. Think also of the
activities that cause noises, for example showering or vacuuming.
Think before you raise the volume of your television or stereo. Also,
the VitaGuard®’s alarm outlet should not be obstructed by any
objects that absorb sound.
Never place VitaGuard® or the power adapter such that they could
fall on the patient. For example, the power adapter could become
detached from an overhead socket when the cable is pulled.
Do not immerse either VitaGuard® or the accessories in liquids.
Variations in temperature and air humidity could lead to condensation
forming in and on VitaGuard®. Wait for at least two hours after Vita-
Guard® has visibly dried on the outside before using it for monitoring.
Do not operate VitaGuard® in environments containing explosive
gases, flammable substances, nitrous gases, or highly oxygen-en-
riched atmospheres. Do not use VitaGuard® at extreme temperatures
below 5 °C or above 40 °C. Do not place VitaGuard® near heat sources
such as radiators, ovens, etc. Do not expose it to direct sunlight.