Welch Allyn Acuity and Mobile Acuity LT Central Monitoring Systems - User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Directions for use Chapter 1 General information 3
General warnings and cautions
Warnings
Related to system components and configuration
WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. The use of any
other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the
equipment, and can void your product warranty. See the accessory list or visit
www.welchallyn.com .
WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility
and according to the manufacturer's directions.
WARNING Welch Allyn has verified that Welch Allyn-specified network
requirements for this Acuity System have been met. Altering the cabling or
connecting the Acuity System to another type of power source could damage
the equipment, cause system restarts or hazardous conditions on the network,
or result in inaccurate patient information at the Acuity Central Station.
WARNING Do not change Acuity System components or configuration, such as
removing or adding a printer or substituting hardware, without approval by Welch
Allyn. Such changes could degrade system performance and affect patient
monitoring.
WARNING Devices connected to the Acuity System must be certified for
overall system compliance according to the European Norm 60601-1 and 60950
safety standards. The interconnection of any device with an Acuity System must
comply with IEC 60601-1-1. Devices listed in the Acuity System installation
planning guide comply with these standards. If in doubt about network
connectors or devices, please consult your facility’s Biomedical Engineering
department or Welch Allyn Technical Support.
WARNING It is strongly recommended that Acuity Systems be installed with
continuous power sources and redundant means of operator surveillance, such
as secondary central stations and hallway message panels. Acuity System
alarms, alerts or other events can go unnoticed if clinical personnel are not
present at the Acuity Central Station or if interruptions occur in power or system
operations. You are responsible to provide percent reliable power to the central
station. The central station will only work with reliable AC power.
WARNING Ensure that no headphones or headphone adapters are connected to
the headphone input of your computer. A connection in the headphone jack of a
computer will cancel speaker output for any audible alarms associated with the
Acuity System.