Icare TONOVET tonometer TV01 manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully, because it contains important information on using and servicing the tonometer.
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Keep this manual for future use.
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When you have opened the package, check for any external damage or faults. Check especially that the casing is not damaged. If you suspect that
there is something wrong with the tonometer, contact the manufacturer or the distributor.
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Use the tonometer only for measuring intraocular pressure of animals. Any other use is incorrect.
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The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage arising from improper use, or for the consequences thereof.
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Never open the casing of the tonometer, except for the battery compartment or to change the probe base.
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The manual contains instructions for replacing batteries and changing the probe base.
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Never use the tonometer in wet or damp conditions.
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The probe base, battery compartment cover, collar and probes are so small that a child or animal could swallow them. Keep the tonometer out of
the reach of children or animals.
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Do not use the device near the substances that are flammable -‐ including flammable anaesthetic agents.
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Check that a clean new disposable probe is used before each measurement.
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To avoid transmitting certain microbiological agents (e.g. bacteria), the device should be cleaned regularly with a disinfectant, e.g. 70% alcohol
solution.
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The tonometer must not come into contact with the eye, except for the probe during the measurement, therefore do not bring the tonometer into
contact with the eye or push it to the eye (tip of the probe should be 4–8 mm or 1/6 -‐ 1/3 inch, from the eye).
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The tonometer conforms to EMC requirements, but interference may occur in it if used near to (<1m) a device causing high-‐intensity electro
magnetic emissions (like a cellular phone). Though the tonometers own electromagnetic emissions are well below the levels in the relevant
standards, they may cause interference in another device, e.g. a sensitive sensor, nearby.
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If the device is not to be used for a long time, removing the batteries is recommended, as the AA batteries may leak. Removing the batteries will not
affect the subsequent functioning of the tonometer.
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Be sure to dispose of the single-‐use probes properly (e.g., in a container for disposable needles).
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Batteries, packaging materials, and probe bases must be disposed of according to local regulations.
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