Control and operation
HICO-VARIOTHERM 550
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6.3 Alarms
6.3.1 General information
The unit always emits visual and audible alarms. Is
instantaneously informed about any malfunction, which in turn
enhances the operational reliability of the system. The display
(12) shows the fault condition that has caused the alarm (except
power failure alarm).
The alarms are arranged with a medium priority
. Failure to
comply could result in the following:
•
Minor injuries or inconveniences within a period of time which
is not long enough for manual corrective action (direct).
•
Reversible injuries within a period of time which is not long
enough for manual corrective action (immediate).
•
Death or irreversible injury within an undefined period of time
which is greater than the "immediate" named time period
(delayed).
If for reasons described in chapter 6.3.2 a system alarm
message is given, these can be cancelled as follows depending
on the expected result.
•
Pressing the "Audio paused" key (18) interrupts the audible
alarm for 10 minutes. The error message can be read in the
display (12). The flashing fault lamp (5) stays on as long as
the alarm condition is present. The alarm condition is correct
according to the alert message on the display (12).
•
The unit will switches off all functions. The audible alarm
cannot be interrupted. Switch off the unit by the mains switch
(16), take it out of and if necessary, have it inspected by a
Service Engineer (Customer Service / Medical Engineering).
Before pressing the "Audio paused" key (18) or the mains switch
(16) to suppress the alarm or take the unit out of service, please
read the error message in the display!
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Source: DIN EN 60601-1-8:2008-02 Tabelle 1 – Alarmbedingungs-Prioritäten
