Olympus BF-1TH190, Instructions Manual, Page: 16 / 104

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
BF-190 Series OPERATION MANUAL
CAUTION
• Turn the video system center ON only when the endoscope connector is connected
to the light source. In particular, confirm that the video system center is OFF before
connecting or disconnecting the endoscope connector. Failure to do so can result
in equipment damage, including destruction of the image sensor.
• The endoscope’s remote switches cannot be removed from the control section.
Pressing, pulling, or twisting them with excessive force can break the switches
and/or cause water leakage.
• Do not hit or bend the electrical contacts on the endoscope connector. The
connection to the light source may be impaired and a faulty contact can result.
• Electromagnetic interference may occur on this endoscope near equipment
marked with the following symbol or other portable and mobile RF (Radio
Frequency) communications equipment, such as cellular phones. If
electromagnetic interference occurs, mitigation measures may be necessary, such
as reorienting or relocating this endoscope, or shielding the location.
• When using an endotracheal tube with the endoscope, select the tube that gives a
sufficient gap between the insertion section of the endoscope and itself. A narrow
gap may make it difficult for a patient to breathe and/or damage the endoscope.
• Before inserting the endoscope with an endotracheal tube into the patient, confirm
that the insertion section of the endoscope can be inserted into the endotracheal
tube smoothly by running it back and forth over the entire length of the insertion
section and that the tube does not damage the endoscope. Any protrusions may
damage the bending section cover or strip the external surface of the insertion
section. When using lubrication, make above confirmation before applying
lubrication.
• To check the electromagnetic interference from other equipment (any equipment
other than this endoscope or the components that constitute this system), the
system should be observed to verify its normal operation in the configuration in
which it will be used.
NOTE
• This endoscope contains a memory chip that stores information about the
endoscope and communicates this information to the video system center CV-190.
• When the endoscope gets strong static electricity, noise may be observed in the
endoscopic image. This does not indicate a malfunction.