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F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Safety Guide
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WARNING
14 Do not use the additional multiple portable socket-outlet or extension cord in the
medical electrical system, unless it’s specified as part of the system by manufacturer.
And the multiple portable socket-outlets provided with the system shall only be used
for supplying power to equipment which is intended to form part of the system.
15 Do not exceed the maximum permitted load when using multiple portable
socket-outlets to supply the system.
16 Do not touch accessible parts of non-medical electrical equipment and the patient
simultaneously.
17 Do not apply this monitor and other ultrasonic equipment simultaneously on a same
patient, in case of possible hazard caused by leakage current superposition.
18 Do not apply this monitor simultaneously with other PATIENT-connected equipment,
such as, a cardiac pacemaker or other electrical stimulators, on the same patient.
19 The monitor can only be used on one patient at a time.
20 Do not switch on the monitor until all cables have been properly connected and
verified.
21 Do not touch the signal input or output connector and the patient simultaneously.
22 Equipment and devices that connect to the monitor should form an equipotential
body to ensure effective grounding.
23 Disconnect the power cord before changing fuses. Replace them with those of the
same specifications only.
24 SHOCK HAZARD - Do not attempt to connect or disconnect a power cord with wet
hands. Make certain that your hands are clean and dry before touching a power
cord.
25 SHOCK HAZARD - Do not remove the top panel cover during operation or while
power is connected.
26 Do not apply the monitor during electro-surgery or MRI; otherwise it might result in
harming the patient or the operator.
27 Only MECG, SpO2, NIBP and TEMP applied parts of the monitor are
defibrillation-proof. When a defibrillator is applied, keep other accessories away from
the patient. Otherwise it may result in damaging the monitor or harming the patient.
28 Only connect accessories supplied or recommended by the manufacturer to the
device.
29 Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be
certified according to the respective IEC/EN standards (e.g. IEC/EN 60950 for data
processing equipment and IEC/EN 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore all
configurations shall comply with the valid version of the system standard IEC/EN
60601-1-1. Anybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input
connector or signal output connector to configure a medical system must ensure that
the system complies with the requirements of the valid version of the system
standard IEC/EN 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult our technical service department or
your local distributor.