3-2 Rad-8 Signal Extraction Pulse Oximeter Operator’s Manual
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setup
INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING
Before use, the battery needs to be fully charged.
To charge the internal battery,
plug in the AC power cord. Verify that the battery is charging. The
green AC power indicator on the device will illuminate while the battery is charging.
CAUTION: TO AVOID EXCESSIVE BATTERY DISCHARGING, DO NOT CONNECT
ANY EQUIPMENT TO THE SERIAL PORT ON THE BACK PANEL UNLESS THE
PULSE OXIMETER IS CONNECTED TO THE AC MAIN POWER SUPPLY.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Place the Rad-8 on a stable hard flat surface near the patient. Always place the Rad-8
on a dry surface. Maintain a minimum of 1 inch (2.54 cm) free space around the device.
Make sure that Rad-8 loudspeaker is not covered to avoid a muffled alarm sound.
The device should not be stored outside the following environmental conditions:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
TEMPERATURE
+5°C to +40°C, +41°F to +104°F
HUMIDITY
5% to 95%, non-condensing
OPERATING ALTITUDE
500 mbar to 1060 mbar pressure
-1000 ft to 18,000 ft (-304 m to 5,486 m)