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Introduction
Welch Allyn ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator
Safety Warnings and Cautions
Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary.
Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual. Such specific
warnings and cautions may not appear in this summary.
Warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to injury, illness, or death.
WARNING
Only qualified personnel should use the ProXenon 350 Surgical
Illuminator.
WARNING
Before operating the ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator, read the
Directions for Use. The ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator is a source of high
electrical voltage, intense light, and heat. When used properly and with normal
precautions, the ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator is a safe and effective light
source.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE. Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable
Anesthetic Mixture.
WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK. The cover of the ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator
should never be removed. Electrical shock hazard due to high internal voltage.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this surgical illuminator except for the
lamp and fuse which are accessible without removing the cover. Refer all service
to Welch Allyn.
WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK. Disconnect power cord before servicing.
WARNING
This product comes with a power cord that is intended for use only
with this product. The power cord has not been tested and approved for use with
other products that may have the same power connectors. If you cannot locate
the original power cord, please contact Welch Allyn to obtain replacement parts.
WARNING
Before connecting the ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator to AC
power, verify that the voltage to be applied is within the range specified on the
identification label.
WARNING
Extremely high energy light. It is the user's responsibility to check
the specifications of any device attached to the ProXenon 350 Surgical Illuminator
to verify that it can transmit the intense light output without generating high
temperatures and heat build-up in the device that can cause serious burns.
WARNING
Use only non-electrically conductive fiberoptic cables. Use of
conductive fiberoptic cables will compromise the safety and effectiveness of this
instrument.
