1.2 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS:
For your own and others safety please read the following carefully:
Warnings:
Opening the instrument can expose live parts.
Any work done on the open instrument with power on must only be done by B-K
Medical or their authorised representatives, who are aware of the hazards
involved.
Any repair on the 1202 must be followed by an electrical safety test to verify a
continuous safe operation of the system.
Only the original mains cable must be used NEVER USE EXTENSION CABLES!!
The 1202 contains a Lithium battery. Under no circumstances must this battery be
removed or replaced by the user as there is danger of explosion.
Personal Safety:
Be aware that there may be a risk of infection due to contaminated equipment,
especially puncture guides/needles and transducers. The following precautions should
be taken:
At the hospital ask the staff to sterilise transducers and puncture guides before
receipt. Consoles must be disinfected as recommended in the User Guide before
any repair.
When working with possible infected equipment, use gloves especially if you have
open wounds or scratches.
Possible infected equipment must be sterilised before handed over to customers.
Follow the recommendations in the Transducer User Guide.
Always wash your hands after working with the equipment.
If you scratch yourself on contaminated equipment you should immediately contact
the hospital staff or see a doctor.
Cautions:
Always use correct fuses.
Switch off all equipment before connecting or disconnecting their interfaces.
Failure to do so could damage the equipment.
The power supply cord is the means of connecting the 1202 from the main power
supply.
The 1202 does not have a safety transformer. Ensure that external equipment
connected to the 1202 meets the required electrical safety standards.
