USER SAFETY INFORMATION
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• The quality of the signal produced by the device may be adversely affected by the use of other medical
equipment, including but not limited to defibrillators and ultrasound machines.
• For proper operation and the safety of users or patients and bystanders, equipment and accessories must be
connected only as described in this manual.
Caution(s)
• To prevent possible damage to the keyboard, do not use sharp or hard objects to depress keys, only use
fingertips.
• Do not attempt to clean the device or patient cables by submersing into a liquid, autoclaving, or steam cleaning
as this may damage equipment or reduce its usable life. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a warm water and mild
detergent solution and then dry with a clean cloth. Use of unspecified cleaning/disinfecting agents, failure to
follow recommended procedures, or contact with unspecified materials could result in increased risk of harm to
users, patients and bystanders, or damage to the device.
• No user-serviceable parts inside. Screw removal by qualified service personnel only. Damaged or suspected
inoperative equipment must be immediately removed from use and must be checked/repaired by qualified
service personnel prior to continued use.
• The rechargeable internal battery is a sealed lead-acid type and it is totally maintenance free. If the battery
appears to become defective, refer to Mortara Instrument Service Department.
• Do not pull or stretch patient cables as this could result in mechanical and/or electrical failures. Patient cables
should be stored after forming them into a loose loop.
• No calibration or special equipments are needed for the proper operation or maintenance of the device.
• The WAM will only work with receiving devices that are equipped with the appropriate option.
• No user-serviceable parts are inside the WAM. Damaged or suspected inoperative equipment must be
immediately removed from use and must be checked/repaired by qualified service personnel prior to continued
use.
• This WAM is not recommended for use in the presence of imaging equipment such as Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) devices, etc.
• The following equipment may cause interference with the WAM RF channel: microwave ovens, diathermy
units with LANs (spread spectrum), amateur radios, and government radar.
• AA batteries are known to leak their contents when stored in unused equipment. Remove battery from WAM
when not used for an extended period of time.
• Be careful to insert the connector block into the appropriate input connector by matching the lead wire labels to
the WAM or AM12 label.
• When necessary, dispose of the device, its components and accessories (e.g., batteries, cables, electrodes),
and/or packing materials in accordance with local regulations.
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