Energist UltraPlus VPL™ System
User Manual
SD1-43 Issue 3 (CCF 296)
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2.2 Introduction to Safety
This chapter approaches the topic of the potential hazards involved in
systems of this type, and contains information concerning safety warnings and
possible hazards and how to avoid them. The potential hazards may concern
either the Operator or the Patient, but by ensuring that all of the safety factors
included in this manual are adhered to, the possibility of injury is remote.
A full understanding of the operation of this System, and of the treatment
parameters, is essential to guard against any hazards and unwanted side-
effects, and it is essential that all Operators of the Energist UltraPlus system
read this manual and the appropriate Treatment Guides.
2.3 Definitions
Throughout this manual two main terms will be used, WARNING and
CAUTION. These can be defined as:
WARNING
Denotes that if the safety procedures as
advised are ignored then the risk to either the
Operator or the Patient is known to be severe,
and potentially fatal.
CAUTION
Denotes that if the safety procedures as
advised are not adhered to then a risk may
exist of injury to personnel, or damage to
equipment and property.
2.4 Restrictions on Use
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel only. There are no
serviceable parts and no unauthorised personnel are to work on the Energist
UltraPlus system at any time.
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Do not use the Energist UltraPlus system if you are not competent to
do so!
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Do not eat or drink while using the Energist UltraPlus system!
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Do not use the Energist UltraPlus system if you know of any faults!
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Do not attempt to operate the Energist UltraPlus system without the
handpiece attached!
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Only use the Energist UltraPlus system in accordance with the
manufacturers’ recommendations!
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Do not operate in oxygen enriched environments!
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Do not remove panels or casings if you are not qualified to do so!
