8
HiToP
®
191
gbo Medizintechnik AG
2005
Version 1.5
3
Start of operation
3.1
Transport and installation
The device for High Tone Therapy is a portable unit. The unit may be placed on
any plane horizontal surface. The distance between device and wall must be at
least 20 cm. The device must not be placed in front of radiators.
The device for High Tone Therapy corresponds to the regulations DIN/VDE 0750,
EN 60601. It is a device of safety class I. Within the scope of the Medical Device
Directive the device for High Tone Therapy belongs to class IIa
(see also Chapter
3.4 and safety precautions)
.
Attention
The unit is not designed to be used at non-explosion-proof places. If
it is used in dangerous areas of anesthesia departments, the
possibility of an explosion cannot be excluded.
If the patient and/or the patient cable is directly exposed to a radiator
of a medical device for high frequency heat therapy, a damage of the
device or a threat to the patient cannot be excluded. As a rule, a
safety clearance of 2 to 3 m is enough.
3.2
Connection and switch-on
The device for High Tone Power Therapy was set to be connected to a supply
voltage of 230 V. If needed, the device can be switched over to the following
supply voltages:
•
230 V (standard)
•
115 V
Irrespective of the adjusted supply voltage, the device is appropriate for power
frequencies of 48 to 62 Hz.
