Olympus VISERA ELITE CLV-S190, Instructions Manual

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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CLV-S190 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Signal words
The following signal words are used throughout this manual:
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Dangers, warnings, and cautions
Follow the dangers, warnings, and cautions given below when handling the light source. This
information is to be supplemented by the dangers, warnings, and cautions given in each chapter.
DANGER
• Strictly observe the following dangers. Failure to do so may place the patient and
medical personnel in danger of an electric shock.
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When the light source 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.
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If fluids are spilled on or into the light source, stop operation of the light source
immediately and contact Olympus.
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Do not prepare, inspect, or use the light source with wet hands.
• Never install and operate the light source in the following locations. An explosion or
fire may result because this light source is not explosion-proof.
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The concentration of oxygen is high.
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Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O)) are present in the atmosphere.
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Flammable anesthetics are present in the atmosphere.
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Flammable liquids are near.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential
equipment damage.
Indicates additional helpful information.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE