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Maintenance
Functionality, reliability and safety characteristics of High Tone Therapy devices are only guaranteed if
properly used in accordance with the operating instructions. Safety control, maintenance, repair and
modifications shall be carried out by the manufacturer or the service agents authorized by him. In case of a
failure, parts which influence the safety of the device shall be replaced only by original spare parts of the
manufacturer. The electric installation shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of VDE/IEC.
The device does not contain any parts which need maintenance work done by the user.
8.1 Safety controls
The device is subject to the provisions of the Medical Device Directive. The safety controls have to be
carried out on the basis of this directive. Thereby, the operator regulation has to be observed in particular.
Irrespective of the legal rules or beyond the scope of the Medical Device Directive, it is recommended to
have the device checked at 12-months intervals by the manufacturer or by a maintenance service authorized
by him.
The review shall consist at least of the following criteria:
Electrical safety check in accordance with the test plan of the manufacturer
Review of the device in respect of external integrity
Review of all display and operating elements in respect of damages
Review of all inscriptions in respect of immaculate legibility
Review of power supply and all patient connecting cables
Functional check
8.2 Disposal of the device and the accessories
According to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EG (waste electrical and electronic equipment) this device must
not be disposed of with the domestic waste. The device must be returned to the manufacturer for disposal.
The manufacturer is committed to guarantee the disposal of all devices marketed. This is also indicated by
the WEEE sign (crossed out waste container).