Bowa ARC 300, Operating Manual

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2 Safety
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ARC 300 / ARC 350 Operating manual 900-350_IFU_V2.6_10296-S13-20100111-EN
Correct usage of the accessories
X Use only insulated accessories.
X Check all electrodes for sharp edges and projecting parts before
use.
X
Use only electrodes that are free of defects and in good working
order.
X Never place active electrodes on or near the patient.
X
Do not remove hot electrodes from the patient's bodydirectly after
cutting or coagulation.
X Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the patient cables
and the cables of the HF device.
X
Do not run the patient cable across the patient.
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2.4. Device-related safety instructions
Devices manufactured by BOWA are developed in accordance with the
current state of technology and generally accepted safety rules. Despite
this, risks to the life and health of the user or third parties and/or
damage to the device and other objects can occur.
X
Use only of accessories approved by BOWA; see Chapter , Page .
X Use the device only when it is in free of technical defects and in
good working order and only for the intended purpose, always
remaining aware of safety requirements and risks while complying
with this operating manual.
X
Have malfunctions that can adversely affect safety (e.g. deviations
from the permissible operating conditions) repaired without delay.
X Wipe down the HF device only with cleaning agents and
disinfectants that are nationally approved for surface cleaning. See
Chapter Disinfection and cleaning ,Page 69.
X Never immerse the device in water or cleaning agents.
X Never boil the device and never disinfect it mechanically.
X
Immediately drain any fluid that might have penetrated the device.
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