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Safety Information
Note: Before using or servicing the system, read and understand the following safety information.
Symbols and Terms
The following symbols appear on the product:
,
.
See accompanying documentation.
General Warnings
The following warning statements apply to use of the system in general. Warning statements that apply specifically to particular procedures appear
in the corresponding sections of the manual.
Do not allow the conductive insertion tube, system or its working tools to come in direct contact with any voltage or current source. Prevent all
contact with live electrical conductors or terminals. Damage to the equipment and/or electrical shock to the operator may result.
Do not use this system in explosive environments.
USE PROPERLY. Using any piece of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the product’s ability to protect the
user from harm.
General Cautions
The following caution statements apply to use of the MViQ device in general. Caution statements that apply specifically to particular procedures
appear in the corresponding sections of the manual.
Before using the camera system, install an optical tip or the head guard, which prevents damage to the tip-attachment mechanism. Keep the head
guard on whenever no optical tip is in place.
Handle the Probe Carefully: Keep the insertion tube away from sharp objects that might penetrate its outer sheath. Keep the whole insertion tube as
straight as possible during operation; loops or bends anywhere in the tube decrease its ability to steer the probe tip. Avoid bending the insertion tube
sharply.
Note: Always use the
Home
function to straighten the bending neck before withdrawing insertion tube from an inspection area or putting probe
away. Never pull, twist, or straighten the bending neck by hand; internal damage may result. At the first sign of damage, return the probe for repair.
Certain substances may damage the probe. For a list of substances that are safe for the probe, see “
Chemical Compatibility
” in the Appendix.
