PTW DIADOS E, User Manual

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DIADOS E
T11035
Safety Information
D616.131.00/10 en 7
Safety Information
DANGER
Operation in areas where an explosion hazard
may occur or in oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Explosion Hazard!
The product is not suitable for operation in areas
of risk where an explosion hazard may occur.
Explosion hazards may be caused by the use of
combustible anaesthetics, skin-cleansing agents
and disinfectants.
Furthermore the product is not suitable for appli-
cation in oxygen-enriched atmospheres. The
atmosphere is considered to be oxygen-enriched
when more than 25 % of oxygen or nitrous oxide
is added to the ambient air.
WARNING
Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when
the product is not in perfect operating condition
or when it is operated inappropriately.
Shock Hazard!
Strictly observe the following warnings. Failure to
do so may endanger the lives of the patient, the
user and other persons involved.

Before using the product, the user must as-
certain that it is in correct working order and
operating condition.

Before putting the device into operation, visu-
ally inspect all connection cables for signs of
damage. Damaged cables and connectors
must be replaced immediately.

When disconnecting the device from the pow-
er line, first remove the plug from the wall out-
let, then disconnect the power cord from the
device.
WARNING

Devices on which moisture condensation has
developed as a result of temperature changes
must not be switched on unless completely
dry.

Liquids must not enter the product. If liquids
have entered the product, it must be thor-
oughly inspected before being used again.

The product is a device of IEC 61140 protec-
tion class II.

Extension cords must not be used.

All devices of a system must be connected to
the same electric circuit. Devices which are
not connected to the same circuit must be
electrically isolated (use RS232 interface with
galvanic insulation).
Exclusion of operation in the patient envi-
ronment: Neither the product nor any peripheral
devices may be operated in the patient environ-
ment (see Figure 1 ).
Exclusion of operation as device with patient
contact: The device is not intended for use in
direct contact with the patient. Neither the device
nor any peripheral device may have contact to
the patient.
Never touch the patient and open connectors of
the device at the same time.
Exclusion of operation as controlling instru-
ment: The device is only designed for use as a
measuring device. The device must not be used
to control radiodiagnostic equipment or radio-
therapy units.