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2 • Safety Instructions
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In the case of patients having active implants, consult the manu-
facturer of the implant or the competent department of your hos-
pital prior to performing surgery.
Do not position the neutral electrode near cardiac pacemakers, in-
ternal defibrillators, or other active implants.
Interference with the unit from portable and mobile HF telecom-
munications units (e.g. mobile phones, WLAN units)
Electromagnetic waves emitted by portable and mobile HF telecom-
munications units may affect the unit.
Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel.
The unit may fail or not perform properly.
When using portable and mobile HF telecommunications units, in-
cluding their accessories, there must be a distance of at least
30 cm between them and the unit and its cords.
Electric shock
Defective grounded power outlet, power supply network without
proper grounding, inferior-quality power cord, incorrect line volt-
age, multiple power outlets, extension cords
Risk of electric shock and other injuries to the patient and medical
personnel! Risk of damage to property.
Connect the unit to a properly installed grounded outlet.
Only connect the unit to a power supply network with proper
grounding.
Use the compatible Erbe power cord (see the Accessories, Com-
patible power cords chapter).
Check the power cord for damage. You must not use a damaged
power cord.
The supply voltage must match the voltage specified on the unit's
rating plate.
Do not use multiple power outlets.
Do not use extension cords.
Damaged unit, damaged accessories, modified unit, and modified
accessories
Risk of electric shock to the patient and medical personnel!
Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel!
Risk of burns to the patient and medical personnel!
Risk of material damage.
Check the unit and accessories for damage before each use (e.g.
footswitch, instrument cables and cart).
You must not use a damaged unit or damaged accessories. Re-
place defective accessories.