Product Manual
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE
Analytic Systems does not recommend the use of their products in life support
applications where failure or malfunction of this product can be reasonably
expected to cause failure of the life support device or to signicantly affect its
safety or effectiveness. Analytic Systems does not recommend the use of any
of its products in direct patient care. Examples of devices considered to be life
support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve stimulators (whether used
for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), auto-transfusion devices, blood
pumps, debrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers, hemodialysis
systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ventilator incubators, ventilators
for both adults and infants, anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pumps as well as
any other devices designated as “critical” by the U.S. FDA.
DANGER: Never alter the AC power cord or plug provided. If it will not t the
output, use an approved adapter or have the proper AC power cord installed by a
qualied electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of electric shock.
v. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery.
vi. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or
short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause a re or explosion.
vii. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short- circuit current
high enough to melt metal, causing a severe burn.
viii. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
ix. If it is necessary to remove a battery from service, always remove grounded terminal from
battery rst. Make sure all accessories connected to the battery are off, to prevent an arc
when reconnecting the new battery.
x. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated.
xi. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
xii. Study all the battery manufacturer’s specic precautions such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.