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1. Important safety precautions
1.1 Important information and limitations for use. Read before use
- Always test the system per instructions prior to use
- This product may not be suitable for all persons
- This product should not be a substitute for the routine visual monitoring protocol by
caregiver
- Must not be used in situations where a delay in the arrival of appropriate medical care,
could lead to a potentially life-threatening situation
- Never use Emfit sensors with other manufacturers’ devices
- The notification may fail to sound if the sensor or its cable is damaged or the sensor is
improperly positioned
- Pets can cause false notifications
- Sensor must not be scratched, slit or cut
- Check sensor and cable condition as well as total use time at least weekly and replace
when necessary
- Do not integrate to other systems other than those specified in this manual
- To avoid risk of electrical shock, avoid getting the sensor system wet
- Do not open the parts or attempt to repair it yourself
- Always keep the control unit and sensor dry. Exposure to excessive moisture can
cause it to malfunction
- The product fulfils the requirements of the EMC-Directive for medical devices. It does
not cause electromagnetic disturbances under normal working conditions
- The product can be stacked or placed near other products or devices as long as
mechanical vibration is not present
- Always check the function of the product after making adjustments
- Please remove batteries if the unit is to be out of use or stored for an extended period
of time
- 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.
1.2 Accidental or intentional adjustment of knobs and switches by the
user or subject may cause:
- the notification sound to not activate when adjusting the volume control to the off
position.
- false notifications (increasing) or malfunction (decrease) when adjusting the sensitivity.
- the product not to give notifications when necessary if turned off by pressing the SW1
switch.
- the product not to give notifications when necessary when switching DIP switches.
