Unpacking the Monitor
Site Preparations
2-5
Disposing
of the
Monitor
To avoid contaminating or infecting personnel, the environment or other equipment, make
sure you disinfect and decontaminate the monitor appropriately before disposing of it in
accordance with your country’s law for equipment containing electrical and electronic parts.
For disposal of parts and accessories, such as ECG and SpO
2
, where not otherwise specified,
follow local regulations regarding disposal of hospital waste.
For disposal of the lead-acid battery, follow local regulations for safe disposal of lead.
WarningWarning
Explosion Hazard. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anaesthetic mixture with air, or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Unpacking the Monitor
The box comes with the following:
• the C3 Instructions for Use guide
• the C3 patient monitor
• an AC power cord
In addition, you should receive all of the accessories and options that you have ordered.
If there is anything missing, contact your Philips Medical Systems representative
immediately.
Checking the Shipment
Examine the carton carefully for evidence of damage in transit. If you discover any damage,
contact the carrier immediately. Retain all packing material.
If you have to return the monitor, contact the Philips Response Center or your local Philips
representative for shipping instructions.
To pack the monitor for return, disconnect all cables. Pack the monitor in its original shipping
carton. If this is unavailable, use a suitable carton with appropriate packing material to protect
the monitor during shipping.
Note
Do not return sensors, patient cables, NBP tubing and cuff, or the power cord.