Tomey AL-2000 - Page 10

AL-2000 Biometer & Pachymeter
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•• RReeaadd tthhiiss OOppeerraattoorr MMaannuuaall ccaarreeffuullllyy bbeeffoorree uussiinngg tthhee iinnssttrruummeenntt
iinn oorrddeerr ttoo ooppeerraattee iitt pprrooppeerrllyy aanndd ssaaffeellyy..
•• DDoo nnoott uussee aannyy pprroocceedduurreess tthhaatt aarree nnoott ssppeecciiffiieedd iinn tthhee mmaannuuaall..
•• OOnnllyy wweellll--ttrraaiinneedd ppeerrssoonnnneell sshhoouulldd ooppeerraattee tthhiiss iinnssttrruummeenntt..
•• WWhheenn iinnssttaalllliinngg tthhiiss iinnssttrruummeenntt,, oobbsseerrvvee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg::
- Do not install the instrument in a place where it might be
exposed to moisture or chemicals.
- Do not install the instrument in a place where it is subject to
adverse conditions, such as direct sunlight, high temperature,
excessive humidity, dust, sulfur or salt.
- Ascertain that any adverse factors such as excessive slope,
vibration and impact will not endanger the instrument (includ-
ing during transportation).
- Do not install the instrument in or near the storage area of
chemical substances or where any gas may be generated.
- Follow frequency, voltage and allowable current (or allowable
power consumption) specifications.
- Be cautious of electrical power conditions such as discharge,
polarity, etc.
- Ascertain that the power source is properly grounded.
•• BBeeffoorree uussiinngg tthhiiss iinnssttrruummeenntt,, oobbsseerrvvee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg::
- Ascertain that all cables and cords are properly connected.
- Carefully inspect the probe tip before using.
•• WWhhiillee uussiinngg tthhiiss iinnssttrruummeenntt,, oobbsseerrvvee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg::
- Always make sure that the patient is comfortable.
- If any complication or abnormality is encountered, either with
the patient or the instrument, ensure the safety of the patient
by discontinuing testing.
- Make sure the patient has no contact with the instrument
(other than the probe) during testing.
•• AAfftteerr uussiinngg tthhiiss iinnssttrruummeenntt,, oobbsseerrvvee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg::
- Be sure to clean the probes after each use (see section
10.2.1).