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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. General Safety
precautions must be followed when operating electrical equipment. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in damage to the equipment and injury to the operator
or patient.
The employer should instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions
and the regulations applicable to his or her work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or
other exposure to illness or injury.
It is understood that safety rules within individual organizations vary. If a conflict exists between the
material contained in this manual and the rules of the organization using this instrument, the more
stringent rules should take precedence.
This device should only be used by hearing health care professionals such as an audiologist,
otolaryngologist, researcher or a technician under the direct supervision by the fore mentioned
specialist. User should use their professional skills when interpreting the results and this should be
done in conjunction with other testing as deemed appropriate given their professional skills.
The maximum sound levels that can be generated by the system can cause serious injury to the ear.
Before attaching the earphones to the patient, ensure that:
a.
The system is running.
b.
The hearing levels in the test set to be used are appropriate.
c.
A biologic check of the stimulus has been performed by the operator.
The customer is responsible for maintaining all system software in a safe, secure location.
ANY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE GSI INSTRUMENT AND USED IN THE PATIENT VICINITY MUST
BE POWERED BY AN ISOLATED POWER SOURCE TO MAINTAIN THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF THE
OVERALL SYSTEM. The isolated power source can be purchased directly from GSI, or elsewhere when
approved for use by GSI.
CAUTIONS - GENERAL
If the system is not functioning properly, do not operate it until all necessary repairs are made and the
unit is test and calibrated for proper functioning in accordance with Grason-Stadler published
specifications. Equipment is not user repairable. Repairs and battery replacement must be performed
by a qualified service representative only.
