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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 93/42/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.
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
The product must be used by trained personnel only, having attended specific training for this device and not for similar
products.
Training routines must be registered on a special register in which the names of those trained, of the trainers, date and place
are indicated. This register which will certify the eligibility of the operators to use the Spencer device has to be kept for a
period of 10 years after the disposal of the device itself. This register will be made available to the competent authorities
and/or manufacturer if requested.
Spencer Italia S.r.l. is always at your disposal to plan trainings on products.
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.
If the instructions belong to another device and not to the device received, inform the manufacturer immediately and avoid
use of the device.
In case of any doubts about the correct interpretation of the instructions, please contact Spencer Italia S.r.l. for any necessary
clarifications.
Do not allow untrained persons to help during the use of the device, because they could cause damage to the patient or to
themselves.
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.
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.