Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Manual Overview
1.2 Related Documents
1.3 Description of the N5500 Patient Monitor
N5500 Service Manual 1
Introduction and
Maintenance, N5500
Warnings
Warnings are identified by the WARNING symbol shown above.
Warnings alert the user to potential serious outcomes (death, injury, or adverse
events) to the patient or user.
WARNING: Explosion hazard. Do not use the N5500 in the presence of
flammable anesthetics or gases.
WARNING: Do not spray, pour, or spill any liquid on the N5500, its accessories,
connectors, switches, or openings in the chassis.
WARNING: Do not immerse the N5500 or its accessories in liquid or clean with
caustic or abrasive cleaners.
WARNING: Ensure that conductive portions of the electrodes, leads, and cable do
not come into contact with any other conductive parts.
WARNING: Before attempting to open or disassemble the N5500, disconnect the
power cord from the N5500
WARNING: The LCD panel contains toxic chemicals. Do not ingest chemicals
from a broken LCD panel.
WARNING: The use of accessories, trans ducers, and cables other than those
specified may result in increased emission and/or decreased immunity of the
N5500 patient monitor.
WARNING: Do not silence the N5500 audible alarm or decrease its volume if
patient safety could be compromised.
