Safety
WARNING !
The footswitch must not be used in operating rooms!
WARNING !
There have been reports of severe allergic reactions to
medical devices containing latex (natural rubber). Operators
are advised to identify latex-sensitive patients and be
prepared to treat allergic reactions promptly.
Refer to FDA Medical Alert MDA91-1
2.2 Electric
installation
The system must be exclusively installed in medically used rooms. The equipment conforms with
regulations for electrical safety (EN60.601-1/1990 resp. ÖVE-MG/EN60.601-1/1991 and IEC 60601)
and safety class IIa according to the MDD 93/42/EWG regulation for use on humans patients. Probes
are rated Type BF. Local safety regulations may require an additional connection between the
potential equilibrium bolt and the building's grounding system.
CAUTION !
Before switching on the first time, the local mains voltage and frequency are to be
checked against the values indicated on the VOLUSON
®
730 nameplate on the rear
panel. Authorized personnel must only perform any change to the system.
The minimum required house installation must have 16A.
2.3 Symbols
used
Some symbols used with electrical medical equipment have been accepted as standard by IEC.
They serve for marking of connection, accessories, and as warnings.
Mains switch ON acc. to IEC 417 5007
Mains switch OFF acc. to IEC 417 5008
Standby switch of the System. Location see: System Configuration acc. to IEC 417 5009
ON switch of the isolation transformer for auxiliary devices acc. to IEC 417 5264
OFF switch of the isolation transformer for auxiliary devices acc. to IEC 417 5265
Voluson
®
730 - Instruction Manual
105838 Rev. 3
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