3 Important safety information
ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
To prevent the risk of an electric shock, only connect the ASTOPAD to a mains
power supply with an earth conductor.
Do not use mains adapters that interrupt the earth conductor.
Do not open the ASTOPAD control unit casing.
If several pieces of equipment are combined or connected (e.g., in multiple
socket outlets), the sum of the leakage currents may not exceed the permissible
limits (please see the respective national regulations). Observe the requirements
as stipulated in IEC/EN 60601-1 regarding medical electrical equipment.
All electrical installations must conform to the applicable electrical standards and
the specifications defined by the manufacturer.
Before every use, check to make sure that the ASTOPAD control unit and the
ASTOPAD applied parts are undamaged.
The mains plug must be removed from the socket to fully disconnect the ASTO-
PAD from the mains.
WARNING
Risk of radio interference!
Use of the ASTOPAD in the immediate vicinity of other equipment or stacked with
other devices should be avoided, as this may result in incorrect operation. If use
in the form described is necessary nevertheless, the ASTOPAD and the other
equipment must be observed to confirm that they are functioning correctly.
Use of accessories other than those specified by the manufacturer of the ASTO-
PAD may cause increased electromagnetic interference or reduced electromag-
netic immunity and result in incorrect operation.
Do not use portable RF communication devices (radio equipment) (including their
accessories such as antenna cables and external antennas) within 30 cm of the
parts of the ASTOPAD and cables stipulated by the manufacturer. Failure to ob-
serve this may cause a reduction in the performance of the ASTOPAD.
