5-2
INSTALLATION AND
INITIAL SETUP
Electrical and Hose Connections
If there is no apparent external damage to the monitor,
follow these steps.
With monitor power off:
1.
Check the voltage rating stamped on the serial number
plate attached to the bottom of the monitor and make
sure it matches the line voltage of the receptacle to be
used.
2.
UPON INITIALLY RECEIVING THE MONITOR,
CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR A SIXTEEN HOURS by
connecting the detachable 10-foot power cord to the
monitor rear panel. Plug the other end into and
appropriate voltage receptacle. (See Section 6,
Maintenance for battery charging chart).
3.
Connect the pneumatic hose to the monitor at the front
panel. There is no preferred order of connection; either
hose connector may be attached to either port. Thread
the hose connectors onto monitor ports until finger-tight.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. The pneumatic seal is
not
made by tightening the connector.
4.
Select the appropriate measurement site (see Figure
5-1). For neonates, the arm or leg can be used. For
adults/pediatrics, the preferred location is the arm.
When the arm cannot be used, placement on the ankle
is preferred over the thigh since measurement on the
adult thigh may be uncomfortable. When there is no
suitable alternative for the thigh (e.g. shock), set the
monitor's determination cycle to five (5) minutes or
longer, unless the clinical situation requires more
frequent measurement.
