2. General Hazards and Safety
Measures
GME LinScan Revision 14, dated 2016-06-08
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Warning!
Hazard:
The unit is connected to the mains. The mains voltages
can cause an electric shock upon touching the device if the device
does not work properly or is damaged. This can lead to injury or
even death.
Action:
Check that the device and especially the cables are in an
undamaged condition before switching on.
Warning!
Hazard:
The unit is connected to the mains. The mains voltages
can cause an electric shock upon touching the device if the device
does not work properly or is damaged. This can lead to injury or
even death.
Action:
Check that you have purchased the product from GME or
an approved GME distributor before switching on. Do not switch
the unit on if you cannot exclude that an unauthorized manipula-
tion to the device has been done or that it has been opened by an
unauthorized person.
This device may not be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. If the unit has been modified, appropriate examina-
tions and tests have to be are carried out in order to ensure safe
use.
Warning!
Hazard:
The unit is connected to the mains. The mains voltages
can cause an electric shock upon touching the device if the device
does not work properly or is damaged. This can lead to injury or
even death.
Action:
Maintenance and repair works on the device may only be
performed by GME or an authorized GME distributor.
Warning!
Hazard:
The unit is a Class I electrical medical device. It must
therefore be connected with protective earth conductor to a utility
grid. The voltages applied here can otherwise cause injuries or
death due to an electrical shock upon touching if the device is
damaged or not working properly.
Action:
Warning! To avoid the risk of electric shock, this unit must
be connected to a power supply line using a protective earth con-
ductor.
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