User's Manual

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Safety Information, Warnings and
Cautions
CAUTION: Root® is to be operated by, or under the supervision of, qualified
personnel only. The manual, accessories, directions for use, all precautionary
information, and specifications should be read before use. Refer to Operator’s
Manuals of Patient Safety Net, Radical 7, Radius-7, ISA and SEDLine for additional
safety information, warnings and cautions.
Safety Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Do not use Root if it appears or is suspected to be damaged.
WARNING: Do not adjust, repair, open, disassemble, or modify the Root. Injury to
personnel or equipment damage could occur.
WARNING: Do not start or operate the Root unless the setup was verified to be
correct.
WARNING: To ensure safety, only use Masimo authorized devices with Root.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard: Do not use the Root in the presence of flammable
anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air, oxygen-enriched
environments, or nitrous oxide.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of explosion, only replace battery with Masimo
supplied parts.
WARNING: Fire Hazard: To protect against fire hazard, replace only with fuses of
same type, current rating, and voltage rating.
WARNING: Do not use the Root during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or in
an MRI environment.
WARNING: Do not remove the back panel of the device. This could cause injury to
personnel or device damage.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard: To protect against injury, follow the
directions below:
 Avoid placing the device on surfaces with visible liquid spills.
 Do not soak or immerse the device in liquids.
 Do not attempt to sterilize the device.
 Use cleaning solutions only as instructed in this Operator's
Manual.
 Do not attempt to clean the Root while monitoring patient.