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WARNING
Defective batteries can damage the device. If the battery shows any
signs of damage, leakage, or cracking, it must be replaced immediately, and only
with a battery recommended for or supplied with the device.
WARNING
Improper disposal of batteries can create an explosion or
contamination hazard. Never dispose of batteries in refuse containers. Do not
dispose of the battery in fire. Always recycle batteries according to local
regulations.
WARNING
Improper handling of the battery can lead to heat generation, smoke,
bursting, or fire.
WARNING
Do not remove the label from the battery.
WARNING
Do not disassemble, modify, or solder the battery.
WARNING Do not directly connect or short-circuit the positive (+) and negative
(-) battery terminals.
WARNING To avoid short circuits, keep battery terminals away from metal
objects.
WARNING Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 80 °C/176 °F.
WARNING Safety risk. When handling and storing lithium batteries, avoid
mechanical or electrical abuse. Batteries might explode or cause burns if
disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high temperatures. Do not short.
Always install with correct polarity.
CAUTION The device is not heat-resistant. Do not autoclave.
CAUTION
To ensure that the device meets performance specifications, store and
use the device in an environment that maintains the specified temperature and
humidity ranges.
CAUTION
Do not operate the device in the presence of magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) or hyperbaric chambers.
General safety considerations
• If the device detects an unrecoverable problem, it displays an error message. For more
information, see “Troubleshooting.”
• To ensure patient safety, use only accessories recommended or supplied by Welch Allyn.
Always use accessories according to your facility’s standards and according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions. Always follow the manufacturer’s
directions for use.
• Welch Allyn recommends that only Welch Allyn service personnel or an authorized repair
center perform warranty service, unless otherwise specified in a service agreement. Performing
unauthorized service on a device that is within warranty will void the warranty.
6 Safety
Welch Allyn® Connex® ProBP™ 3400 digital blood pressure device