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Exergen TAT-5000S-RS232
• There are no parts that you can service
yourself except for the battery, which you
should replace when low by following
the instructions in this manual. For
service, repair, or adjustments, return your
thermometer to Exergen. Warning : no
modification of this equipment is allowed.
• Never drop or insert any object into any
opening, unless stated in this manual.
• If your thermometer is not used regularly,
remove the battery to prevent possible
damage due to chemical leakage.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s
recommendations or your hospital policy for
the disposal of used batteries.
• Not suitable for use in the presence of
flammable anesthetic mixtures.
• Do not use corrosive substances on the
thermometer.
• Communication cables for the TAT-5000S
that are field replaceable are specific to the
model and patient monitor. Only compatible
cables may be used, to maintain compliance
of the TAT-5000S thermometers with
requirements for Emissions and Immunity.
• If the device fails to operate as described
above, see the FAQ section of this manual.
Additionally, ensure that you are not in the
presence of electromagnetic disturbances.
• If you have any additional questions
regarding use or care of the thermometer,
please see www.exergen.com or call
customer service at 617-923-9900.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment (other than TAT-5000S
compatible patient monitors) should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation.
If such use is necessary, this equipment and
the other equipment should be observed to
verify that they are operating normally.
Use of accessories, transducers and cables
other than those specified or provided by the
manufacturer of this equipment could result
in increased electromagnetic emissions or
decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment and result in improper operation.
Portable RF communications equipment
(including peripherals such as antenna cables
and external antennas) should be used no
closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
the TAT-5000S thermometer, including cables
specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
