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PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Important product safety instructions
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or
fire hazards. This product has been engineered and
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order
not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the follow-
ing basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked
on your product and its operating instructions. For your
safety, please read all the safety and operating instruc-
tions before you operate this product and keep this
booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION AND DISPOSAL
1. Grounding or Polarization
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization of an appliance is not defeated.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to hospital, consult your product
dealer or local power company. If your product is
intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Storage Location
Do not store this product in a humid location, such as
near a window or an air conditioner, nor in a hot location,
such as near a heater.
8. Disposing of the Product
Always sterilize this product before disposing of it. (See
page 6.)
When discarding equipment, environmental problems
must be considered and the local rules or laws govern-
ing the disposal must be followed strictly.
FOR U.K. CUSTOMERS
If the socket outlets in hospitals are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to
the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
