Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 11)

Safety Summary
Propaq Encore Reference Guide 11 Welch Allyn
The Propaq Encore should be serviced only by a Welch Allyn service technician while under
warranty. The
Propaq Encore Service Manual (P/N 810-0696-XX) is available from Welch Allyn
to assist the biomedical engineer during post-warranty period service.
Symbols
The following symbols may appear on the Propaq Encore monitor or accessories or
documentation. These internationally recognized symbols are defined by the International
Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 878 and IEC 417A.
Warning Safe interconnection between the Propaq monitor and other devices
must comply with applicable medical systems safety standards such as IEC
60601-1-1. Within certain governmental jurisdictions, all interconnected
accessory equipment must be labeled by an approved testing laboratory. After
interconnection with accessory equipment, risk (leakage) current and
grounding requirements must be maintained.
As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to reduce the
possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
A product that has been dropped or severely abused should be checked by
qualified service personnel to verify proper operation and acceptable risk
(leakage) current values.
The pulse oximetry channel should NOT be used as an apnea monitor.
If the monitor detects an unrecoverable problem, an error message window
appears containing an error number and a short message. Report such errors
to Welch Allyn.
Notes identify useful tips or points about operation.
Caution Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in damage to the equipment or other property.
Warning Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in personal injury.