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SETTING UP THE
SUNTECH 247
Safety Precautions
As a clinically trained professional using the
SunTech 247
, your responsibilities include
safeguarding your patients, yourself and your equipment. Many setup functions will be
performed either only once or very occasionally, and it is important that you pay close
attention. Before you set up your
SunTech 247
, please review these safety guidelines.
Protecting Your Patient
While your
SunTech 247
is designed for accurate, reliable vital signs measurement
for adults and children, it is not to be used on patients connected to cardiopulmonary
bypass machines, patients needing continuous monitoring, or patients under three
years of age.
If you feel that a particular blood pressure reading is questionable, use the
SunTech
247
and your stethoscope to take a second, Sphygmode reading. If you would like
confirmation for an SpO
2
or temperature reading, please use an alternate device.
After taking confirmatory readings, check the device for proper functioning.
Arrange the power supply and cabling so that it does not constitute a hazard to your
patient, your co-workers or yourself.
Protecting Yourself
Removing the cover or the back of the device can cause electric shocks. Do not
attempt to service your
SunTech 247
unless you are authorized.
Protecting Your
SunTech 247
Do not use your
SunTech 247
around flammable substances.
Use only
SunTech
approved accessories to power your
SunTech 247
. A listing of
these is in the Appendix on page 61.
Use only those batteries supplied by
SunTech
or an authorized service representative.
The
SunTech 247
must be placed on a stable, slip proof surface. Only recommended
hardware should be used to mount your device to a wall, pole or tabletop carrier.
At no point should the contents of the storage basket exceed five lbs. in weight.
Do not immerse the device in water or attempt to gas sterilize or autoclave it.
The reliability of your
SunTech 247
depends upon conformance with the operation
and service instructions as detailed in this manual.