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2 Important Safety Instructions
Safety Note!
Any modification of the device itself or its accessories is not
allowed and may lead to inaccepteable risk of harm or inju-
ries.
Safety Note!
The SD 270 diagnostic audiometer must be used only by
practitioners qualified to perform audiometric tests. It is
intended for use as a screening and diagnostic tool.
2.1 Precautions
READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE
THE INSTRUMENT.
To comply with the standards IEC 60601-1 for safety and
IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC the audiometer is designed to be used
only with the medically-approved mains adapter supplied, which
is specified as part of the equipment.
Do not use any other type
of mains adapter with this instrument. Refer to Section 12 for
the stock number of the adapter.
The audiometer is for indoor use only and should be used only as
described in this manual.
The transducers supplied with the audiometer are specifically
calibrated with it; if these transducers are changed calibration
will be required.
Do not immerse the unit in any fluids. See Section 8 for the proper
cleaning procedure for the instrument and its accessories and the
function of single-use parts.
Do not use the instrument in an oxygen-rich environment or in the
presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture or other flammable
agents.