Olympus UCR, Instructions Manual

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
UCR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DANGER
• Strictly observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may place the patient
and medical personnel in danger of an electric shock.
−
When the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit is used to examine a patient, do not
allow metal parts of the endoscope or its accessories to touch metal parts of
other system components. Such contact may cause unintended current flow to
the patient.
−
Keep fluids away from all electrical equipment. If fluids are spilled on or into the
endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit, stop operation of the unit immediately and
contact Olympus.
−
Do not prepare, inspect or use this CO
2
regulation unit with wet hands.
• Never install and operate the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit in the following
locations. An explosion or fire may result because the endoscopic CO
2
regulation
unit is not explosion-proof.
−
The concentration of oxygen is high.
−
Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O)) are present in the atmosphere.
− Flammable gases are present in the atmosphere.
−
Flammable liquids are nearby.
• Supply medical grade CO
2
gas only. Never use other kinds of gas. Using gases
other than CO
2
gas may result in fire, poisoning, complications, etc.
WARNING
• If the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit is used with the upper/lower gastrointestinal
endoscopes, use it only for CO
2
gas/water feeding within the upper/lower digestive
tract. If the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit is used with the lens cleaning sheath,
use it only for CO
2
gas feeding/spraying toward the objective lens of the endoscope
within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including female reproductive organs.
• If the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit is used with the lens cleaning sheath, do not
feed spray/CO
2
gas to an open vessel directly. Do not use the lens cleaning sheath
near an open vessel or do not press the distal tip of the lens cleaning sheath
against tissues. Otherwise, gas embolism may result.