IMPORTANT: Getinge’s products are designed and
constructed to be safe and without risk to health
when properly used (in accordance with the supplied
documentation, etc) and when the operating precautions
outlined in this document are fully observed.
IMPORTANT:
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER OF THIS MANUAL IS
AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE UNIT AND ITS ACCESSORIES. ALL OPERATORS
SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS GIVEN IN THIS SECTION PRIOR TO
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE UNIT. IF THE UNIT IS USED
IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE
IMPAIRED.
The following symbol is used in this manual:
Description: CAUTION / WARNING
The precautions to be observed relate to the transportation
and use of all types of solid state electrical/electronic
instrumentation and to the handling of the Test® Swab and
Test® InstruSponge devices.
These precautions are outlined below:
Operating Environment and Electrostatic Precautions
WARNING: Do not use the unit in any area which
has been, or is thought to have been, exposed to
explosive or flammable gases or vapors.
CAUTION: Avoid operating the unit in direct sunlight,
as this may affect its performance. Never leave the
unit in direct sunlight, even when turned off.
CAUTION: Do not expose the unit to extremes of
temperature (see section 10), and minimise any
exposure to electrostatic charges.
Unit Handling and Use
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to drop the unit
or subject it to any form of rough physical handling,
both during normal use and during storage and
transportation.
CAUTION: To avoid the risk of injury or choking, never
use the unit neck strap in situations where it could
get caught in machinery, etc.
Operating Precautions and
Limitations of Use
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Batteries
WARNING: Use only non-rechargeable alkaline
batteries, or rechargeable NiMH or NiCD batteries, of
types specified in section 10.
WARNING: Do not use batteries with individual
cell voltages greater than 1.65V, as this will cause
permanent damage to the unit.
CAUTION: All batteries should be disposed of in
accordance with your local regulations.
Use and Insertion of Test® Swab Devices and
Test® InstruSponge Devices
CAUTION: Refer to the instructions for details before
using the device, and observe all federal, state and
local environmental regulations.
CAUTION: Do not force Test® Swab devices into the
unit. Do not attempt to insert any object other than
an approved Test® Swab device into the unit.
CAUTION: Ensure that the Test® Swab device is clean
and dry before inserting it into the unit.
Keypad Buttons
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pressing
any of the buttons on the unit’s keypad.
RS232 Connector
WARNING: Computer equipment connected to the
RS232 connector at the top of the unit must conform
to BS EN 60950/IEC950 standards.
Unit Casework and Serviceability
WARNING: There are no Operator serviceable parts
inside the unit. Removal or opening of the unit’s
casework will void the warranty.
WEEE Directive Compliance
The Getinge SafeStep ATP Monitor unit should
be disposed of in accordance with the European
UnionWEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
WARNING: Do not dispose of this product into
unsorted municipal waste or a public landfill.
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