Safety; Safety Precautions - GE B30 Technical Reference Manual

1.2 Safety

The following list contains general warnings and cautions you should know before installing,
maintaining or servicing the system. Warnings and cautions specific to the use of the system
can be found in the User's Guide and User's Reference Manual.

1.2.1 Safety precautions

Warnings
WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which the user or the patient may be in
danger of injury or death.
Power connection
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Use only hospital-grade grounded power outlets and power cord. Do not remove the
grounding pin from the power plug.
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Use only an intact power cord. Replace the power cord if it is cracked, frayed, broken or
otherwise damaged.
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Do not apply tension to the power cord otherwise the cord may get damaged.
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Do not use an additional multiple socket outlet, extension cord or adapters of any kind.
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Before starting to use the system, ensure that the whole combination complies with the
international standard IEC 60601-1-1 and with the requirements of the local authorities.
Do not connect any external devices to the system other than those specified.
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When detaching Patient Side modules, be careful not to drop them. Always support with
one hand while pulling out with the other.
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If the integrity of the external protective earth conductor arrangement is in doubt, use
the monitor with battery operation.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply
mains with protective earth.
Installation
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Do not incinerate a battery or store at high temperatures as it will explode.
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The monitor or its components should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the monitor and its components
should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be
used.
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Pins of connectors identified with the ESD warning symbol should not be touched.
Connections should not be made to these connectors unless ESD precautionary
procedures are used. For details, see section
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After transferring or reinstalling the monitor, always check that it is properly connected
and all parts are securely attached. Pay special attention to this in case of stacked
mounting.
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Do not use the monitor in high electromagnetic fields (for example, during MRI.)
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Never install the monitor so that it is above the patient.
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If you accidentally drop the monitor, modules or frames, have them checked by
authorized service personnel prior to clinical use.
"1.2.2. ESD precautionary
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