1-10 Safety Precautions
2. Ambient
conditions:
To prevent the transducer from being damaged, do not use it where it will be
exposed to:
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Direct sunlight or X-rays
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Sudden changes in temperature
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Dust
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Excessive vibration
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Heat generators
Use the probes under the following ambient conditions:
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Ambient temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
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Relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
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Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa ~ 1060 hPa
3. Repeated
disinfection
will eventually damage the probe, please check the
probe's performance periodically.
NOTE:
1. The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member
states only: The use of this symbol indicates that this system
should not be treated as household waste. By ensuring that this
system is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent bringing
potential negative consequences to the environment and human
health. For more detailed information with regard to returning and
recycling this system, please consult the distributor from whom
you purchased the system.
2. For system products, this label may be attached to the main unit only.
1.5 Latex
Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for
obtaining probe sheath, pricing information, samples and local distribution information. For
CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Tel: 1-800-445-6741
WWW.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in latex (natural rubber) sensitive patients may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic
shock, and may include difficulty in breathing (wheezing),
dizziness, shock, swelling of the face, hives, sneezing or itching
of the eyes (FDA Medical Alert on latex products, “Allergic
Reactions to Latex-containing Medical Devices”, issued on March
29, 1991).
