Safety Notes
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While it is not possible to cover all arrangements of equipment in a system,
some general guidelines for safe use of the equipment are presented below:
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Any electrical equipment which is located within the SUBJECT AREA
should be approved to IEC60601-1.
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Only connect those parts of equipment that are marked as an APPLIED
PART to the subject. APPLIED PARTS may be recognized by the BF or CF
symbols which appear in the Safety Symbols section of these Safety Notes.
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Only CF-rated APPLIED PARTS must be used for direct cardiac
connection.
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Never connect parts which are marked as an APPLIED PART to those
which are not marked as APPLIED PARTS.
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Do not touch the subject to which the PowerLab (or its peripherals) is
connected at the same time as making contact with parts of the PowerLab
(or its peripherals) that are not intended for contact to the subject.
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Cleaning and sterilization of equipment should be performed in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The isolation barrier may be
compromised if manufacturer’s cleaning instructions are not followed.
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The ambient environment (such as the temperature and relative humidity)
of the system should be kept within the manufacturer’s specified range or
the isolation barrier may be compromised.
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The entry of liquids into equipment may also compromise the isolation
barrier. If spillage occurs, the manufacturer of the affected equipment
should be contacted before using the equipment.
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Many electrical systems (particularly those in metal enclosures) depend
upon the presence of a protective earth for electrical safety. This is
generally provided from the power outlet through a power cord, but may
also be supplied as a dedicated safety earth conductor. Power cords should
never be modified so as to remove the earth connection. The integrity of
the protective earth connection between each piece of equipment and the
protective earth should be verified regularly by qualified personnel.
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Avoid using multiple portable socket-outlets (such as power boards)
where possible as they provide an inherently less safe environment with
respect to electrical hazards. Individual connection of each piece of
equipment to fixed mains socket-outlets is the preferred means of
connection.
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