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1505093, Edition 2012-05, Version 5
GB
1 Important Information for Safe Use
1 1.1 Information for identification of the device
• These Operating Instructions are intended solely for devices with the manufacturer's
rating plate bearing the following information:
Device identification – Device designation: ACROBAT 2000 pendant system
– Type designation: ACROBAT 2000, ACROBAT LCH
1 1.2 How to identify the Operating Instructions
Make sure you are
using the latest version
• To ensure that you always have the latest version of these Operating Instructions, all
pages bear a 7-digit identity number including the date of issue and the version
number:
Identification of these
Operating Instructions
– Edition: 5/8/2012
• This identification is binding for the validity of the Operating Instructions and must not
be removed, regardless of the type of publication (printed form, electronic form or
excerpts).
1 1.3 Identification of target groups
The groups of persons described below are mentioned in these Operating Instructions:
1.3.1 Operator
The following natural persons or legal entities shall be considered as operators:
• All persons who use the appliance in a medical practice, hospital, etc. or hand over
the appliance to third parties for use/application, and who have actual physical author-
ity over the appliance during operation.
• The operator shall be liable for handing over a safe appliance and for instructing the
user in its proper operation and normal use.
1.3.2 User
The following persons shall be considered as users:
• Persons who, due to their professional qualification and instruction by the persons
designated by the operator, are authorised to operate the appliance and to work with
it.
• Users shall be fully responsible for the safe operation of the appliance in accordance
with its intended purpose.
1.3.3 Qualified personnel
The following persons shall be considered as qualified personnel:
• Persons who underwent special professional training in the field of medicine or med-
ical engineering,
• persons who can assess their work and recognise the potential hazards involved on
the basis of their professional experience and instruction in safety-relevant regula-
tions.
• In States where the performance of tasks in the medical or medical engineering sector
are subject to certification, qualified personnel must have obtained the corresponding
certificate.