User's Manual

BODYGUARDIAN CONTROL UNIT – BASE KIT Operator Manual
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evaluate the skin condition under the electrode. Redness, blistering and
permanent skin scarring can occur if electrodes are not regularly monitored.
Using the equipment on patients with a heart pace-maker is not allowed. It
is not allowed using the equipment in the case of patients with implanted
electric devices (or bed partners with implantable devices), especially heart
pace-makers, because the equipment may cause the cardiac stimulator
malfunctions. Patients with cardiac pacemakers should not undergo any
examination with this equipment without authorization and under the severe
control of a specialized physician. For the same reason it is also necessary to be
careful when using the equipment in proximity of operators or persons with
implanted electric devices
Rechargeable Battery Pack. The rechargeable battery pack installed in the
equipment contains one cell that is not accessible to the user and its
replacement should be performed only by qualified personnel, authorized by
PREVENTICE. Anyway, you should consider the following general warnings
(e.g. in case of disposal of replaced parts with technical assistance).
Do not let the ends of the battery pack to come in contact with metal
objects.
Keep away the battery pack from heat or flames.
Do not immerse the battery pack and avoid exposing it to rain or
moisture.
Avoid direct mechanical trauma to the battery pack.
Do not attempt to disassemble, puncture, incinerate or short-circuit the
battery. These operations may cause a fire or the emission of toxic
chemicals.
Charge the battery pack. In order to ensure the safety requirements, the
battery pack must be recharged only by using the proper Charging Cradle and
its medical AC/DC adapter, specifically provided by PREVENTICE together
with the equipment. The model of adapter to be used is:
Trademark FRIWO, Model FW7662M/06
1.3.2 SAFETY OF THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The equipment is not designed to be used in locations with inflammable
vapors or gases that may cause explosions. The equipment must not be used
in atmospheres with a high concentration of oxygen or in buildings where
inflammable substances or anesthetic agents are present. The atmosphere is
considered as oxygen-saturated when the oxygen or nitrous oxide (NO
2
)
concentration contained in the environment is over 24%.
The equipment is not designed to be used in MRI area. The equipment
should be removed before Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
The equipment and its internal parts are protected against the inflow of
liquids according to IPX4 degree of protection. The equipment is protected