2 • Safety Instructions
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Compliance with safety information
Working with medical equipment is associated with certain risks to patients, medical
personnel and the environment. Risks cannot be entirely eliminated by design mea
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sures alone.
Safety does not depend solely on the equipment. Safety depends to a large extent on
the training of medical personnel and correct operation of the equipment.
The safety instructions in this chapter must be read, understood and applied by every-
one who is working with the equipment.
Structure of safety instructions
The safety instructions are structured according to the following risks:
• Operating errors and incorrect installation by persons without training
• Risks due to the environment
• Malfunctions to other equipment caused by the unit, malfunctions to the unit
caused by other equipment
• Electric shock
• Fire / explosion
• Burns
• Risk of infection
• Inadvertent tissue damage
• Stimulation of nerves and muscles
• Risks due to incorrect use of the return electrode
• Defective unit
• Damage to the unit and accessories
• Notes
Operating errors and incorrect installation by persons without training
WARNING
Operating errors and incorrect installation by persons without
training
Persons without training can operate or install the unit incorrectly.
Risk of injury or death for patients and medical staff! Risk of damage
to property.
The equipment may only be used and installed by persons who
have been trained on how to use and install it properly according
to this User Manual.
Training may only be carried out by persons who are suitable on
the basis of their knowledge and practical experience.
In the event of uncertainties or if you have any questions, please
contact Erbe USA. You will find the addresses in the address list
at the end of this User Manual.