Fluke SigmaPace 1000 User manual

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SigmaPace 1000
Safety Sheet
External Pacemaker Analyzer
Introduction
The SigmaPace™ 1000 External Pacemaker Analyzer
(the Analyzer), is the latest in external pacemaker
analyzer technology. This efficient, handheld
Analyzer satisfies a wide range of external pacemaker
testing.
Table 1-1 describes the symbols used on the
instrument.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description
Important information; refer to manual.
Hazardous voltage
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for
recycling information.
Conforms to relevant Australian EMC
requirements
Conforms to relevant Canadian and US
standards
Conforms to European Union directives
CAT I
IEC Measurement Category I – CAT I
equipment designed to protect against
transients in equipment on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS. Under no
circumstances should the terminals of the
Analyzer be connected to any MAINS
voltage.
Warnings and Cautions
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and
actions that could cause bodily harm or death.
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that
could damage the Analyzer, the equipment under test,
or cause permanent loss of data.
 Warning
To avoid possible electrical shock or
personal injury, follow these
guidelines:
•Use this product only in the
manner specified by the
manufacturer, or the protection
provided may be impaired.
•Read the Operators Manual
before operating the Product.
•Do not use the product if it
operates abnormally.
•Do not use the product around
explosive gas, vapor, or in damp
or wet environments.
•Use extreme caution when
working with voltages above 30
volts.
•Use the proper terminals,
functions and ranges for the test
being performed.
•Do not connect the Analyzer to a
patient or equipment connected
to a patient. The Analyzzer is
intended for equipment
evaluation only and should never
be used in diagnostics, treatment
or in any other capacity where
the Analyzer would come in
contact with a patient.
Power Supply
Make sure the external battery charger / power supply
is rated and configured for your voltage source, and
compatible with the voltage and current ratings of the
Analyzer. Use only the specified power supply
included with this instrument.

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Defibrillators and
Transcutaneous Pacemakers
Caution
To avoid possible damage the
Analyzer, do not discharge
defibrillator pulses into the
instrument.
 Warning
To avoid injury to a patient, do not
connect the Analyzer to a patient or
equipment connected to a patient.
The Analyzer is intended for
equipment evaluation only and
should never be used in diagnostics,
treatment or in any other capacity
where the Analyzer would come in
contact with a patient.
Ventilation
Caution
To avoid heat buildup damage to the
Analyzer, do not block the ventilation
slots during use or while the
instrument is charging.
Avoiding Damage
Caution
To avoid damage to the Analyzer or
adverse affects on its performance,
do not expose the system to
temperature extremes. Ambient
temperatures should remain between
18 and 40 °C. System performance
may be adversely affected if
temperatures fluctuate above or
below this range.
Cleaning
Caution
To avoid damage to the Analyzer or
adverse affects on its performance,
clean it only by gently wiping down
with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not immerse the unit.
Service and Calibration
Caution
To avoid damage to the produt or
adverse affects on its performance,
allow only qualified technical
personnel to service the Analyzer.