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1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Aim and contents
The aim of this manual is to supply all the information necessary so that the client, will not only attain adequate use of the
appliance, he will also be capable of using the instrument in the most autonomous and secure way possible. This includes
information regarding technical aspects, functioning, maintenance, spare parts and safety.
1.2
Conservation of the instruction and maintenance manual
The instruction and maintenance manual must be kept together with the product, for the whole life of the device, inside a
dedicated container and above all, away from any substances or liquids which could compromise perfect legibility.
1.3
Symbols used
Symbol
Meaning
General or specific warnings
See instructions for use
Lot number
Product code
The product is compliant with the specifications of the Directive 89/686/CEE
1.4
Servicing request
For any information regarding the correct interpretation of the instruction manual, the use, maintenance, installation and
restore of the product, please contact the Spencer Customer Care Service tel. 0039 0521 541111, fax 0039 0521 541222, e-
mail [email protected] or write to Spencer Italia S.r.l. - Strada Cavi, 7 - 43044 Collecchio (Parma) - ITALY. In order to facilitate
the assistance service, please always indicate the lot number (LOT) shown on the label applied on the box or on the device.
1.5
Demolition
When the devices are no more suitable for being used, if they haven’t been contaminated by any particular agents, they can
be disposed of as normal solid waste, otherwise follow the current regulations about demolition.
The disposal of the accessories and the medical device shall be performed according to the current regulations in each
country.
1.6
Labelling
Each device has got an identifying label, positioned on the device itself and/or on the box. This label includes information
about the manufacturer, the product, the CE mark, the lot number (LOT). It must never be removed or covered.
2.
WARNINGS
2.1
General warnings
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The product must be used by trained personnel only, having attended specific training for this device and not for similar
products.
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Spencer Italia S.r.l. is always at your disposal to plan trainings on products.
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Before carrying out any kind of operation on the appliance (training, installation, use), the operator must carefully read
the enclosed instructions, paying particular attention to the correct safety precautions and to the procedures to be
followed for installation and for correct use.
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If the instructions belong to another device and not to the device received, inform the manufacturer immediately and
avoid use of the device.
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In case of any doubts about the correct interpretation of the instructions, please contact Spencer Italia S.r.l. for any
necessary clarifications.
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Regularly check the appliance, carry out the prescribed maintenance and respect the average life span, as indicated by
the manufacturer in this user’s manual.
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Before each use of device the perfect operating state of the device must be checked as specified in the instruction
manual. If any damage or abnormalities which could in any way influence the correct functioning and the safety of the
device, of the patient and of the user are detected, the device must be immediately removed from service and the
manufacturer must be contacted.
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Use of the device in anyway other than described in this manual is forbidden.
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The appliance must not in any way be tampered with (modification, adjustment, addition, replacement). In such cases all
responsibility will be denied for any malfunctions or injuries caused by the appliance itself; moreover CE certification and
product warranty will be considered void.