General Notes
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PHYSIOTHERM-S
10.3
Protection of unit
Improper installation, operation or maintenance of the short-wave therapy unit may
result in malfunctions of this unit or other devices!
Therefore, observe the following instructions in order to prevent malfunctions:
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In order to prevent electromagnetic disturbances, place the unit at least 6
meters from any other devices! Also make sure that there is sufficient distance
between the unit and power supply or data cables in walls, ceilings and floors,
since the electromagnetic radiation from the unit can pass these essentially
without hindrance!
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In selecting the location for the unit, make sure that the patient has contact
during the treatment to the non-earthed application element and, due to
equalizing currents in case of differing potentials, that the patient is never in
contact with metal elements (especially if they are earthed), such as heating
radiators, metal beds or other earthed devices!
Before connecting the unit, make sure that
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the voltage rating on the safety label corresponds to the available system
voltage,
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the frequency rating on the rating plate corresponds to the system frequency,
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an earthed (!) socket outlet with earthing contact is available for connecting the
unit,
•
the routing of the power cable from the unit to the socket outlet with earthing
contact does not pose a danger for personnel or the patient
•
the building’s power supply is designed for the comparatively high (possibly
additional) power input of the unit (~ 1500 VA) and the line is sufficiently
protected in accordance with regulations!
Do not connect the unit to the power supply until these requirements have been
fulfilled!
Before putting the unit into operation, check to make sure that the electrode
connection cable and the electrodes are undamaged and have been connected
correctly to the unit!
Never operate the unit with open outputs (i.e. without electrodes)!
Do not operate the unit for an extended period with no load (without
a patient), especially in coil (induction field) mode! When operating the unit without
power output, induction field electrodes could be destroyed due to overheating!
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Pay attention to the routing of the electrode connection cables. These must
always be in the air and must never lie on surfaces!
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Keep chip cards, magnetic cards, audio and videocassettes and other data media
that are susceptible to interference away from the unit!
•
Clean and disinfect the unit only when the power supply is deactivated (power
switch off, power plug disconnected)!
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Clean and disinfect the unit only by means of disinfection by wiping!
Disinfecting by spraying can damage the unit due to penetrating moisture!
•
Never clean the unit with abrasives, disinfectants or solvents that could scratch
the housing or damage the unit!
