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Chapter 1 Safety Guidance
1.1 Safety Information
The design of the 3-channel electrocardiograph complies with international standard IEC
60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment: General Requirements for Safety and IEC 60601-2-25
Particular Requirements for the Safety of Electrocardiographs etc. The classification of this
equipment is Class І, type CF, which means a higher degree of protection against electric shock
and the patient connection is fully isolated and defibrillation protected.
This equipment is not explosion-proof. Do not use it in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
This equipment is designed for continuous operation and is ‘ordinary’ (i.e. not drip or
splash-proof).
Classification:
1) Anti-electric-shock type: Class І with internal power supply
2) Anti-electric-shock degree: CF
3) Degree of protection against harmful
ingress of water:
Ordinary equipment (Sealed equipment without
liquid proof)
4) Disinfection/sterilization method: Refer to the user manual for details
5) Degree of safety of application in the
presence of flammable gas:
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence
of flammable gas
6) Working Mode: Continuous operation
7) EMC: Group І, Class A
1.2 Warnings and Cautions
In order to use the electrocardiograph safely and effectively, avoiding possible dangers caused
by improper operations, please read through the user manual and be sure to be familiar with all
functions of the equipment and proper operation procedures before use.
Please pay more attention to the following warning and caution information.
1.2.1 Safety Warnings
WARNING :