User Manual

AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual
880-0326-01 REV. A Page 4
Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation Safety – The AlarmView
transmitter is designed for use as a mobile device as defined by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Do not place the
transmitter on a patient’s or user’s body. Ensure that the transmitter
is located at least 20 cm (8 inches) from a patient or user’s body.
Location of the transmitter closer than 20 cm (8 inches) to a person’s
body will void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
Transmitter Placement – Do not place the AlarmView transmitter in
any position where it might fall on and potentially harm a patient. Do
not lift the transmitter or connected monitor by the interface cable or
power cord, as they may become disconnected and cause the
transmitter and/or monitor to fall on and potentially harm a patient.
Use During Defibrillation – The AlarmView transmitter is not
electrical shock-proof. When attached to a monitor that is attached to
a patient during defibrillation or while an electrosurgical unit is in use,
the transmitter may temporarily lose communication with the monitor
and/or pages may be delayed.
Transmitter Range – Users are not notified when the AlarmView
pagers are out of range of the AlarmView transmitter. A range test
must be performed (as indicated in the Administrator’s Manual) to
determine system boundaries.
System Redundancy – To provide redundancy, the AlarmView
System should consist of at least two pagers. If one pager is not
receiving pages for any reason and the alarm is not silenced at the
monitor, the second pager will be notified by a reminder page. If
redundancy is not possible, caregivers should use extra vigilance in
monitoring the patient and use the primary monitoring alarm.
Site Surveys – Each institution is responsible for surveying existing
equipment and ensuring no interference risk exists when introducing
additional devices.