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safEty inforMation
Safety Information
Shock Hazard
When disconnecting the device from the power line, remove the plug from the wall
outlet first, before disconnecting the cable from the device.
Do not use multiple portable socket outlets (MPSO) to connect devices to the power
line.
If a printer is operated in the patient environment, the printer must comply with
IEC 60601 requirements or it must be a modified printer with additional protective
earth conductor (potential equalization).
All devices of a system must be connected to the same electric circuit. Devices that
are not connected to the same circuit must be electrically isolated when operated,
e.g., by means of an isolated RS232 interface (not required in the USA).
Devices may be connected to other devices or to parts of systems only when it has
been made certain that there is no danger to the patient, the operators, or the en-
vironment as a result.
In those instances where there is any element of doubt concerning the safety of
connected equipment, the user must contact the manufacturers concerned or oth-
er informed experts as to whether there is any possible danger to the patient, the
operator, or the environment as a result of the proposed combination of equipment.
Standard IEC 60601-1-1/EN60601-1-1 must be complied with in all cases.
All bicycle ergometers and treadmills connected to the system must meet
IEC60601-1 requirements.
Liquids must not be allowed to enter the devices. If liquids have entered the devices,
the ERS 2 system must be checked by a service technician before being used again
Do not open any of the devices. There are no user-replaceable components inside
the devices.
Do not insert objects of any kind into the device. They may touch live components
and you might suffer an electric shock, cause fire, or damage the device.
Warning
Patient Hazard — For stress-test examinations, a defibrillator and a pacemaker,
regularly checked for proper functioning, must be readily accessible at all times.
Patient Hazard, Interpretation Hazard — A qualified physician must overread all
computer-generated records.
Patient Hazard — The operator must be trained in the use of the device.
Patient Hazard, Equipment Damage — Do not modify the ERS 2 system in any way.