Section Ii - Precautions And Warnings - Covidien Genius 2 Manual De Instrucciones

Section II - Precautions and Warnings

Warning:
• The Genius™ Checker/Calibrator is designed to be used in a clinical setting by personnel with basic metrology or biomedical training.
• The Genius™ Checker/Calibrator is designed to be operated as specified in this manual. Protection provided by the safety devices in
the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator may be impaired if the device is not used in accordance with the directions contained in this manual.
• The Genius™ Checker/Calibrator enclosure is not waterproof. Avoid spilling liquid of any kind onto the front panel of the device.
Likewise, the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator is powered from an AC power source. Avoid the potential for contact between liquid and any
external surface of the device while connected to the mains source.
• This device should not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics. There is risk of an explosion in the presence of these anesthetics.
• Use only the supplied power module with this device.
• To maintain Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) conformance, use a USB flash drive that is CE marked and meets EN55032 standard.
• The Genius™ Checker/Calibrator may only be used indoors, in an area free from drafts and wide ambient temperature swings.
• The USB port on the front panel is intended to be used with only a USB Flash memory drive with a minimum capacity of 128MB
and maximum capacity of 8GB. No other USB devices should be inserted into the USB port. The USB flash memory drive should be
installed prior to device power-up.
Caution:
• The surface quality of the interior of the reference blackbody targets is critical to their operation as efficient infrared radiators. Care should
be exercised when working near the entrance to the blackbody targets to ensure that no contact is made with the surface inside the
rubber flaps. If interior of the blackbody targets is suspected to be dirty or damaged, unit should be sent to a service center for evaluation.
• In the event of a blown fuse, replace the fuse with a fuse that exactly matches the rated voltage, current, and form factor as specified
in the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator Specifications section of this manual. Make sure the device is disconnected from the AC power
source before changing a blown fuse.
• Aside from fuses, there are no user-serviceable components in this device. Do not remove the front panel. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
• When prompted to insert the Genius™ 3 Thermometer into one of the blackbody targets, there is a 60 second window of time to
accomplish the insertion. If the time delay exceeds this period, the procedure will be terminated.
• Prior to checking/calibrating a Genius™ 3 Thermometer, ensure that the thermometer lens is clean. Effective cleaning will ensure that
the calibration tolerances are correctly verified. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the Genius™ 3 Thermometer operating manual.
• All probe covers utilized with this device should be new, clean, Genius™ Probe Covers, still attached to the cassette. Use of covers that
have been touched, handled incorrectly, previously used, damaged or faulty, those with wrinkles, holes, or other defects, could cause
inaccurate results. Use of other branded probe covers could cause inaccurate results and/or damage to the thermometer and the
checker/calibrator unit.
• To ensure accurate results, let the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator warm up after power-up for at least 15 minutes before use. Make sure
that the Genius™ 3 Thermometers, probe covers and the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator have had enough time to equilibrate to room
temperature before proceeding. Allow a longer warm up period if the device or thermometers were at the extreme limits of allowed
ambient temperature. The portability of the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator will allow for relocation of the device to areas that meet the
ambient temperature requirements.
• Do not put or rest the Genius™ 3 Thermometer on the surface of the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator at any time. The thermal sensors
inside the thermometer probe tip will detect the heat transferred from the blackbody targets through the front panel surface. This
will cause instability of the thermometer sensors, which will produce erroneous temperature readings.
• In the event that the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator is dropped, return the unit to the factory for re-calibration.
• Ensure that there are no foreign objects such as old probe covers inside the blackbody targets prior to checking a thermometer.
• The case of the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator should remain closed when not in use to prevent damage to the unit and to prevent the
blackbody targets from getting soiled due to dust.
• If the USB flash drive is installed after performing a calibration check, an error message may occur when attempting to write the
report file if the operator does not wait for the USB flash drive to complete initialization. If the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator is powered
off, all internal memory (not yet saved to the USB flash drive) will be lost.
• This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in
such environments.
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