USER SAFETY INFORMATION
9
Cautions
Do not attempt to clean the device or acquisition module by submersing into a liquid, autoclaving, or steam
cleaning as this may damage equipment or reduce its usable life. Use of unspecified cleaning/disinfecting
agents, failure to follow recommended procedures, or contact with unspecified materials could result in
increased risk of harm to users, patients and bystanders, or damage to the device.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Screw removal by qualified service personnel only. Damaged or suspected
inoperative equipment must be immediately removed from use and must be checked/repaired by qualified
service personnel prior to continued use.
The rechargeable internal battery is a sealed lithium-ion type. If the battery appears to become defective, refer
to Welch Allyn Technical Support.
Do not pull or stretch the acquisition module lead wires and cable as this could result in mechanical and/or
electrical failures.
Proper functioning backup items such as spare lead wires, front-end device, and other equipment are
recommended on hand to prevent delayed treatment due to an inoperable device.
The WAM will only work with receiving devices that are equipped with the appropriate option.
No user-serviceable parts are inside the WAM. Damaged or suspected inoperative equipment must be
immediately removed from use and must be checked/repaired by qualified service personnel prior to continued
use.
This WAM is not recommended for use in the presence of imaging equipment such as Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) devices, etc.
The following equipment may cause interference with the WAM RF channel: microwave ovens, diathermy
units with LANs (spread spectrum), amateur radios, and government radar.
When necessary, dispose of the device, its components and accessories (e.g., batteries, cables, electrodes),
and/or packing materials in accordance with local regulations.
AA batteries are known to leak their contents when stored in unused equipment. Remove battery from WAM
when not used for an extended period of time.
Be careful to insert the connector block into the appropriate input connector by matching the lead wire labels to
the WAM, AM12 or AM15E label.
