User's Manual

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i15 Blood Gas and Chemistry Analysis System User Manual Safety Guide
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18. To avoid electrical shock, never use the system in altitude exceeding 3,000 meters
above sea level.
WARNING
19. Periodically have the safety of the system checked by a qualified service engineer.
20. Only accessories supplied or recommended by the manufacturer should be used.
Otherwise, performance and electric shock protection can not be guaranteed.
21. Blood samples should be collected according to proper medical guidelines which
contains collection details, such as site selection, collection procedures, sample
handling, etc. Sterile techniques should be followed to prevent the site from being
contaminated.
22. Handle blood samples and collection devices with care, and wear approved
protective gloves to avoid direct contact with samples.
23. To avoid electrical shock and damage to the system, turn off the analyzer and
disconnect the analyzer from the AC power source before cleaning and disinfecting.
24. To avoid the airinlet and airoutlet of the fan being blocked by foreign matters, check
them regularly.
25. To avoid being injured, never touch the stitch of a calibrant fluid pack.
26. To avoid being hurt, never look into the scanner beam light.
27. The system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.
28. Perform quality control (QC) tests regularly to make certain that the system works
smoothly.
29. The disposable test cartridges should only be used a single time.
30. Never replace a calibrant fluid pack when the analyzer is off.
31. A calibrant fluid pack is intended for single use only. If a calibrant fluid pack is
removed from the system, it can not be inserted into the system again.
32. Test cartridges are biohazardous waste after use. They should be disposed of
according to local regulatory guidelines.