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Operating malfunctions
7. OPERATING
MALFUNCTIONS
7.1 Alarms
The device issues alarms of different priority. These differ in terms of a possi-
ble result if the cause of the alarm is not responded to.
High
priority
The result of a high-priority alarm can be the death or irreversible injury to the
patient. This is shown in the device display by three red
. An acoustic
signal also sounds (see following table).
Moderate
priority
The result of a moderate-priority alarm can be reversible injury to the patient.
It is shown in the device display by two yellow
. An acoustic signal also
sounds (see following table).
Low
priority
The result of a low-priority alarm can be minor, reversible injuries to the patient
or slight damage to the device. It is shown in the device display by a turquoise
. An acoustic signal also sounds (see following table).
Acoustic
signals
In addition to the visual signals in the device display the device also issues an