Safety notes
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PROVIDO Ref. 10732418 / Version 03
PROVIDO Ref. 10732418 / Version 03 5
Note:
The EMISSIONS characteristics of this equipment make it suitable
for use in industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A). If it is
used in a residential environment (for which CISPR 11 class B is
normally required) this equipment might not offer adequate
protection to radio-frequency communication services. The user
might need to take mitigation measures, such as relocating or
re-orienting the equipment.
3.5 Directions for the operator of the
instrument
X
Follow the instructions described here.
X
Follow the instructions given by your employer regarding the
organization of work and safety at work.
3.6 Dangers of use
WARNING
Danger of injury due to the PROVIDO moving down!
X
Never rebalance or re-equip with the instrument over
the field of operation.
X
Always balance the PROVIDO after re-equipping it.
WARNING
Danger of tilting if load exceeds permitted load!
X
The load placed on the microscope interface must not
exceed 8.5 kg.
WARNING
Danger of injury to the eyes.
X
Do not use the PROVIDO in ophthalmology.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to:
• uncontrolled lateral movement of the arm system
• tilting of the stand
• feet in lightweight shoes could become trapped beneath
the casing of the base
X
For transportation, always move the PROVIDO surgical
microscope into the transport position.
X
Never move the stand while the unit is extended.
X
Never roll over cables lying on the floor.
X
Always push the PROVIDO surgical microscope at the
handrail and never pull it.
X
Make sure that the movement range is free.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to downward movement of the surgical
microscope!
X
Always lock the parallelogram:
• when transporting the microscope
• when re-equipping
WARNING
Danger of eye injury due to possibly hazardous optical
infrared and UV radiation.
X
Do not look at the operating lamp.
X
Minimize exposure to eyes or skin.
X
Use appropriate shielding.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to downward movement of the surgical
microscope.
X
Complete all preparations and adjustments to the stand
before the operation.
X
Never change the accessories or attempt to rebalance
the microscope while it is above the field of operation.
X
Before changing accessories, always lock the PROVIDO
surgical microscope.
X
Balance the PROVIDO after re-equipping it.
X
Do not release the brakes when the instrument is in an
unbalanced state.
X
Before re-equipping during the operation, first swing
the microscope away from the operating field.
X
Never carry out the adjustment balancing above the
patient.
X
Check fitting and good connection of all parts and
cables during the preparation of the system prior to the
surgery. Not well fitted parts and bad connections can
lead to hazardous situations and system failures.
WARNING
Risk of infection.
X
Always use the PROVIDO surgical microscope with sterile
controls and a sterile drape.
WARNING
Danger of fatal electrical shock.
X
The PROVIDO surgical microscope may be connected to a
grounded socket only.
X
Operate the system only with all equipment in its proper
position (all covers fitted, doors closed).
