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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE
This unit is not recommended for use in life support applications where failure or
malfunction can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device
or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness. This unit is not recommend the
use of any of its products in direct patient care. Examples of devices considered to
be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve stimulators (whether
used for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), auto-transfusion devices,
blood pumps, debrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers,
hemodialysis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ventilator incubators,
ventilators for both adults and infants, anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pumps
as well as any other devices designated as “critical” by the U.S. FDA.
DANGER: Never alter the AC power cord or plug provided. If it will not t the
output, use an approved adapter or have the proper AC power cord installed by a
qualied electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of electric shock.
i. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery.
ii. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or
short-circuit the battery or another electrical part and cause a re or explosion.
iii. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short- circuit current
high enough to melt metal, causing a severe burn.
iv. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
v. If it is necessary to remove a battery from service, always remove grounded terminal from
battery rst. Make sure all accessories connected to the battery are off, to prevent an arc
when reconnecting the new battery.
vi. Be sure the area around battery is well ventilated.
vii. Clean the battery terminals regularly. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact
with eyes.
viii. Study all the battery manufacturer’s specic precautions such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
