Warning!
In case of improper or unauthorized use of the unit, the operator, the patient
or other persons may be subjected to the danger of electric shock, the dan-
ger of influence on active implantations by electromagnetic fields produced
by the device and the danger of being burned due to metal parts in and on
the body or incorrectly positioned radiators or false parameters such as the
duration of treatment, power output or operating mode!
• Before operating the unit, please read these instructions for use carefully and observe
the information given!
• Pay special attention to the list of contraindications!
(See chapter 11 Contraindications)
• Before operating the unit each time, check whether
- the unit has been correctly connected to the building’s power supply,
- the unit has been set up so that it is free-standing and the patient is not in direct
contact with metal objects such as heating radiators, metal beds or other equip-
ment,
- the insulation of the power supply and radiator cable is not damaged,
- the radiator cable is properly connected and screwed, is not in contact with the
patient or with conductive or energy-absorbing objects,
- only accessories (cables, radiator) approved by the manufacturer are connected,
- the patient to be treated (and the personnel) have removed all electric devices
(e. g. hearing aids, electrotherapy electrodes, mobile telephones) and all conduc-
tive objects (e. g. rings, chains, watches, earrings or other jewelry, glasses) and
that they are not in the immediate vicinity of the unit,
- the patient is in a composed state and the bodily areas to be treated are dry on
the exterior,
- the radiator is positioned according to the doctor’s instructions (to be checked by
the doctor or physiotherapist if applied by assisting personnel),
- there is no danger of unwanted local warming due to electrode constrictions and
- no other persons are located within 1.5 m of the radiator!
• Before using the unit, speak with the patient to make sure that
- he is in a comfortable position during the entire treatment,
- he is not in contact with the unit, the radiator cable, the radiator or other devices
or metal objects and
- he should (and can) let you know if he feels unwell!
• Do not treat patients on metal chairs or metal beds.
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