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Symbols and Definitions
Warning / Caution - Consult accompanying documentation
Maximum Safe Working Load
Medical Equipment Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. with respect to Electric Shock, Fire,
Mechanical and Other Specified Hazards Only in Accordance with UL 60601-1, First Edition (2003) and
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1-M90 with updates 1 and 2.
WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE DEFINITION
The words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
WARNING
Alerts the reader about a situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also describe
potential serous adverse reactions and safety hazards.
CAUTION
Alerts the reader of a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the
user or patient or damage to the equipment or other property. This includes special care necessary for the safe and
effective use of the device and the care necessary to avoid damage to a device that may occur as a result of use or
misuse.
Note
This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.