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Safety precautions for electrotherapy:
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When applying DC currents (the
polarity
button is active) pay extra attention to the set intensity and time of
application. Improper values can cause skin burning.
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The maximum safety effective value of current density on the electrodes is 2 mA/cm
2
(according to IEC 601-2-
10) and can be extended only when electrodes smaller than 70 cm
2
are used. In this case pay extra attention to
application of currents! Improper values can cause skin burning.
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Application of electrodes in the area of the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.
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Simultaneous connection of the patient to a high-frequency surgical device may cause burning in the place of the
electrodes and possible damage to the electrotherapy device.
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Simultaneous connection of the patient to an ECG monitor or ECG alarm system can lead to temporary improper
functioning of the systems.
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Operation of the equipment close to (within 1m) a short-wave or micro-wave therapeutic device may cause
instability of the equipment's output..
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All supplied electrodes can be used for maximum intensities of currents and voltage as enabled by the
equipment
Safety precautions for ultrasound:
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Always take great care when handling the ultrasound head since it contains delicate components that may be
damaged by dropping or impact with furniture or the hard surfaces. Do not bend the mains cable.
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During therapy hold the sound head so that you do not touch its metallic parts.
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For therapy use only the BTL ultrasound gel; the head is not tested for other gels or oils and use of them could
damage the head. If you still want to use other gels, we recommend them to be only water-based gels.
Safety precautions for laser:
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Mark the laser workplace by respective warning labels as required by law. Activate the door sensor function.
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Equip the laser workplace by working rules in accordance with your national standards.
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The therapy duration must not exceed 15 min. in case the laser probe/cluster of 200mW output and higher is
used, and provided the laser output is set to over 150mW.
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The use of product out of accord with the recommended settings can cause dangerous exposition to radiation.
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The equipment works with the 3B class laser beam. Prevent the laser beam from hitting eyes, thyroid and other
endocrine glands, head, etc. Both the therapist and the patient must wear protective glasses during therapy.
Follow all instructions in this manual. Incorrect use of the equipment may cause dangerous radiation and
damage to the eyes!
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Do not disconnect the probe/cluster from the equipment and do not switch the equipment off during radiation!
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Protect laser probes/clusters from shocks! The probe/cluster is not water-proof.
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Protect yourself and people around from direct hit by the laser beam.
