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1. Important safety precautions
Important information. Read before use.
- Must not be used in situations where a delay in the arrival of appropriate medical care,
could lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
- This device is designed only to be used as an aid for a caregiver.
- Pets can cause false notifications or prevent a notification when needed if they walk or
lie on a bed fitted with this device.
- Do not use this device for any purpose other than that specified by the manufacturer.
- Do not connect the device to any other devices other than those specified by the
manufacturer.
- Do not try to repair the device yourself.
- The device is designed to be used in the electromagnetic environment and conditions
specified on chapter Electromagnetic conditions. The client or user of the device must
ensure that it is only used in the specified ambient conditions.
- Do not install this device near or on top of another device. However, if this cannot be
avoided, the user must ensure that the device functions in the normal manner.
- Do not use X1, X2 or X3 connectors for any purpose other than that specified by the
manufacturer. Do not connect the connectors to e.g. telecommunications or local area
networks.
- If this device is used with a pressure care mattress filled using a compression pump,
the device may not function normally in some cases.
- Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
- Do not let the device get wet.
- Remove the batteries when the device is not in use or when it is stored for an extended
period. Alkaline batteries may become self-discharged, start leaking and contaminate
the device.
- When removing the power supply from the socket, ensure that the plug part is not left
in the socket. If the plug part is left in the socket, touching or trying to remove it carries
the risk of an electric shock.
- Do not use any rechargeable batteries or lithium-ion batteries! Rechargeable or lithium-
ion batteries carry the risk of melting, ruining the device and causing possible danger to
the user.
Unintended adjustment of control unit settings:
- Adjusting the volume may lead to the notification sound not being heard.
- Incorrect positioning of the DIP switches may interfere with the normal operation of the
device.
- Pressing the ON/OFF/Reset (SW1) press switch for too long will switch off the device.
