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Quality R
eliability and Safety
This equipment has been manufactured using quality components
and designed to operate safely and reliably.
If the integrity of the protective earth conductor is in doubt, the
equipment should be operated from its internal electrical power
source.
All modifications and repairs to the equipment must carried out by
qualified service engineers, agents or hospital technicians
authorised by Huntleigh Healthcare.
Before using this equipment, please study this manual
carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls, display
features and operating techniques. Ensure each user fully
understands the safety and operation of the unit, as mis-
use may cause damage to the unit or injury to the user or the
patient.
Cautions
1. Quality Reliability and Safety
Note The following are descriptions of general hazards and
unsafe practices that could result in death, severe
injury or product damage. Specific warnings and
cautions not appearing in this section are found
throughout the manual.
Possible Fire
or Explosion A possible explosion hazard exists if used in the
presence of flammable anaesthetics. Explosion or fire
can result.
Possible
Safety
Hazard Do not mount the equipment directly above the
patient. Place the equipment in a location where it
cannot harm the patient should it fall from its shelf or
other mount.
Possible
Electrical
Hazard Do not operate the equipment using damaged cables
and wires, or loose snap fittings, which may cause
interference or loss of signal.
Do perform frequent electrical and visual inspections
on cables and wires
Caution Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). This product
complies with the requirements of applicable EMC
Standards. The use of accessories not specified by
the manufacturer may result in increased emmisions
by, or decreased immunity of, the equipment,
affecting its performance.