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Virtual SVV™ Instructions for Use – EN Page 5
General warnings and precautions
Intended purpose
1. The Virtual SVV™ system is intended to be used exclusively for medical purposes. It is not intended
for private or entertainment use.
2. The Virtual SVV™ system must only be operated according to the instructions described in this
manual. The measurement of the subjective visual vertical is intended for use in the clinical
diagnosis of vestibular disorders.
3. The operator is exclusively responsible if the equipment is used for any other purpose.
4. The equipment must only be operated by trained personnel. The operator is responsible for the
familiarization and training of the operating personnel.
Precautions during testing
1. The virtual reality goggle occludes all ambient light such that the patient’s visual perception is
strongly restricted during testing. Therefore, the virtual reality goggle should only be placed on the
patient when the patient is sitting.
2. Do not leave the patient unattended at any time during testing.
3. Terminate testing at any time if the patient suffers discomfort or requires assistance.
4. Do not leave the equipment unattended and do not use it without the presence of qualified
personnel.
Electrical safety
1. The equipment operates with electrical energy and requires that appropriate caution be taken to use
only the delivered power adaptor.
2. The operator and the patient should not touch the AC plug or the power adaptor with damp or wet
hands.
3. If you wish to unplug the power adaptor from the AC outlet, grip and pull the AC plug. Never pull on
the cable, as this could cause damage or breakage.
4. Take appropriate measures to avoid pinching or clampling the power cable in any way. Avoid any
contact with sourses of heat.
5. Contact with any live cables or components (e.g. due to damage to isolation layer) can lead to
electric shock and danger to life.
6. The base station should be set up so that the power cable is accessible and easy to disconnect from
the AC outlet.
7. Any AC extension cables that are used should be appropriately rated for the required power
consumption.
8. Do not use any extension cables with multiple socket outlets.
9. The voltage rating of the AC outlet employed for powering the equipment must match the specified
voltage on the label of the power adaptor. Incorrect voltage could damage the equipment.
10. The base station does not possess an ON/OFF switch. Before cleaning or disinfecting the power
adaptor must be disconnected from the AC outlet.
11. Never immerse any of the device in water or any other liquid.
12. Take measures to lie the AC power cable so that it does not represent a trip hazard.
13. Unplug the power adaptor from the AC when the batteries are fully loaded and the Virtual SVV™
device is not in use for a long period of time.