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Safety
• Do not bend fiber optic cables too tightly. Follow cable
manufacturers specifications for bend allowance.
• If a probe falls on the floor or into liquid, clean the probe
following proper cleaning methods. If the probe is not properly
cleaned, inaccurate physiologic parameters or waveforms may
result.
• Do not place more than 40 pounds (18 kg) on the tray.
Leakage Current
The monitor complies with leakage current limits required by medical
safety standards for patient-connected devices. The Veris monitor
conforms to EN 60601-1 standards. A hazard caused by the
summation of leakage currents is possible, when several pieces of
equipment are interconnected.
Voltage Fluctuations
When operated in the line voltage range specified in this manual any
minor fluctuations will have a negligible effect. Very low line voltage
will cause the monitor to revert to battery power. Very high line
voltage may cause damage to the charger circuits. The monitor is
designed with circuitry that will turn the unit off before spurious
readings can be caused by a low battery condition.
Equipotential Ground
Health care providers and patients are subject to dangerous,
uncontrollable compensating currents for electrical equipment.
These currents are due to the potential differences between
connected equipment and touchable conducting parts as found in
medical rooms.
The safety solution to the problem is accomplished with consistent
equipotential bonding. Medical equipment is fitted with connecting
leads made up with angled sockets to the equipotential bonding
network in medical rooms.
CAUTION
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Connection Lead
(Socket)
Equipotential
Connector
Equipotential
Terminal
Main
Body
Earth Ground