BTL-5000 SERIES
USER'S MANUAL
page 40 of 56
6.1 SAFETY
ATTENTION!
The consumed current or voltage of the connectors marked by this label can exceed the safety values.
ATTENTION!
This system has no user-serviceable parts or assemblies. Do not remove the instrument covers under any
circumstances. Call your distributor for advice about any malfunction.
The device is equipped with a protection system that prevents connection of other accessories than supplied
from the manufacturer.
General safety precautions:
• Read this manual thoroughly before operating the equipment.
• The device should only be used under the continued supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner.
• All staff should be instructed by the manufacturer or the distributor in the operation, maintenance and checking of
the equipment and of all safety features and protocols.
• Make sure the electrical network in your facility is in compliance with valid standards.
• Check if the voltage switch located at the bottom of the equipment is switched to the correct voltage for your
facility.
• Do not use this equipment in the presence of explosive gases and flammable anaesthetics.
• Using this equipment in close proximity to other equipment may cause electromagnetic interference.
• Avoid the use of liquids in the immediate vicinity of this equipment since any liquid spilled onto the case may
cause serious damage to internal components.
• Inspect the equipment thoroughly before each use (loose cables, broken insulation of cables, display functions,
buttons, etc.).
• If the equipment shows any deviations from a normal operating situations, discontinue use and report the fault to
authorized service personnel.
• Do not dismantle the equipment under any circumstances. Removal of protective covers implies the danger of
electrical injury. Replacement of the lithium accumulator may only be done by authorized service personnel.
• Make sure that all materials and parts that come to direct contact with patient's skin comply with your national
health standards.
• The connectors for accessories as well as the other connectors must not be used for connection of anything else
than they are designed for, otherwise there is a danger of electric shock injury and serious damage to the
equipment!
• The equipment does not use or produce any toxic substances during its operation, storage or transport.
• Exercise care when bringing the equipment from a cold environment to warm room. Do not plug it in the mains
for at least 1 hour. Never expose this equipment to very warm or very cold climatic conditions.
• Check all pre-set parameters before commencing therapy.
• Never apply therapy on damaged skin!
• To terminate the therapy, press the start / stop button (18), not the mains switch. The time interval between
switching the mains switch off and on must be at least 3 seconds.
• Discard the equipment only after the lithium accumulator was removed. The equipment does not contain any
toxic materials that would harm the environment.
• Use the equipment and the accessories only in accordance with the manual.
• Use recommended protective devices when operating the equipment.
• Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.
• Always have the unit repaired by authorized service personnel.
• Always follow your local and national electrical, safety and healthy standards when using this equipment. Call
your distributor for advice.
• The device does not have any user-servicing parts. Do not remove any covers. Always have the unit repaired by
BTL Service Department.
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