Welch Allyn Schiller SP-1 - Location and Environmental Considerations

Location
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As with ati medical units, the following general rules are to be noted:
• The unit should not be stored or operated in a wet, humid or dusty environment.
• The unit may not come into contact with acidic steams or liquids,
• The unit should not be set up near radiology or diathermic systems, or near large
transformers or electrical motors. Ensure that a minimum distance of 1 meter
between the unit and the mains supply is maintained
Potential Equalisation
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In certain circumstances interference can be caused by external electrical equipment or
radio equipment. Connect the earth potential equalisation connection at the back of the SP-
1 to the hospital common ground or, if a common g round is not prese nt, to a metal f ramework
e.g. the bed frame. Note that all other electrical equipment in close proximity should also be
connected to the same common ground. The part number of the potential equalisation cable
is 2.310 005.
SP-1
User's Guide