R.V.R. Elettronica 4CX7500, Technical Manual

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Date: 25/07/03 R.V.R. Elettronica S.r.l. (BO) VJ10000-TE - R.F. Tube Amplifier
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FIRST-AID
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equipment
are urged to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices. The following information
is not intended to be a complete first-aid procedure, it is brief and is only to be used as a
reference. It is the duty of all personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give adequate
Emergency First Aid and thereby prevent avoidable loss of life.
TREATMENT OF ENECTRICAL BURNS
1) Extensive burned and broken skin.
a. Cover area with clean sheet or cloth.
(Cleanest available cloth article).
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply
any salve or ointment.
c. Treat victim for shock as required.
d. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
e. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
NOTE
If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and not
vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful of salt and 1/2 level
teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither hot or cold). Allow victim to sip
slowly about 4 ounces (half a glass) over a period of 15 minutes. Discontinue fluid if
vomiting occurs (Do not give alcohol).
2) Less severe burns - (1st & 2nd degree)
a. Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available cloth article.
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply
salve or ointment.
c. Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
d. Treat victim for shock as required.
e. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
f. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.