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Summary of Contents for Aztec GEM II
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- Page 2 GEM II Battery Powered Ring Cutter Kit www.aztecmedical.co.uk...
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Page 3: Operational Guide
Operational Guide 1. Select and mount appropriate cutting disc for GEM II ring cutter. Move ‘locking switch’ to lock position. Insert correctly loaded battery cassette in 2. Apply a generous quantity of water based gel to ring surface. to GEM II body. 4. Insert GEM II guide arm disc into finger guard guide block. Rest cutting disc on ring surface. Activate motor allowing the weight of the GEM II cutting 3. Slide finger guard under ring. head alone to provide the necessary downward pressure onto the cutting disc. 5. Move GEM II back and forth along guide block so that cutting 6. If patient warns of heat build-up stop cutting immediately, disc traverses the entire width of the ring. A sudden increase clean gel from ring surface and re-apply fresh gel and continue in rotation speed indicates ring has been cut through. with cutting process. 7. Use GEM II ring spreader pliers or forceps to remove ring. For a more detailed demonstration of the cutting process watch the GEM II Battery Powered Ring Cutter DVD www.aztecmedical.co.uk... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Light eye protection should be worn by operator and patient. • Never use ring cutter without finger guard or Perspex shield in place or if either component is damaged. • Never use any power source other than domestic AA size batteries capable of delivering a maximum voltage of 6v DC. • Never modify the ring cutter to run on mains power. • Never examine a rotating cutting disc except through the Perspex shield. • Never reuse damaged or badly worn discs. • Never start cutting through a ring without first applying a significant quantity of water based gel to the ring surface. -
Page 5: Maintenance Instructions
DISC CARE Remove disc (RETAIN LOCKING SCREW). Examine disc for damage or excessive wear - if this is the case, replace disc. FINGER GUARD CARE Clean up finger guard and guide channel of finger guard. Examine metal guard; make sure disc hasn’t cut through. If so replace metal guard. PERSPEX SHIELD CARE Wipe any residue from Perspex shield. After use, examination and cleaning, always return the GEM II Ring Cutter and its components back to their allotted spaces in the GEM II presentation case. www.aztecmedical.co.uk... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Model A-Z 300 Series 101 Motor Re 280/3 Dry Bearing Weight: 44 gms Hand Piece Weight: 127 gms Power Source: 6 volt DC (4xAA) Batteries 3 v 8,800 rpm No Load Speed: 6 v 16,000 rpm 3 v 63 gcm Torque: 6 v 120 gcm 3 v 126 gcm Stall Torque: 6 v 240 gcm 61.08 dB (A) Sound Pressure: 73.58 dB (A) Sound Power: 3.2 m/s2 Vibration Levels: www.aztecmedical.co.uk... -
Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity THE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following stan- dards or standardised documents. EN 55014 in accordance with Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/ EC and EN 60745 Christopher MacGregor Head of Quality Assurance WEEE compliant registration no. WEEE/DG 3326 WV Recycling & Disposal Only dispose of electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your cooperation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment. www.aztecmedical.co.uk... - Page 8 Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our customer service department. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. 2. Our guarantee covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and will result in the repair of these defects or replacement of the device. 3. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: Faults due to accidents, customer misuse, or unauthorised repairs. Consumable parts such as blades. Failure due to lack of routine maintenance. Failure as a result of not using the equipment in accordance with the manual and safety instructions. Any unauthorised modifications to the device or its components. 4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. A-Z Tec Medical Ltd Email: info@aztecmedical.co.uk www.aztecmedical.co.uk www.aztecmedical.co.uk...
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Page 9: Troubleshooting And Faqs
Check that retaining springs in battery cas- sette are sound and holding batteries firmly in place. Check batteries are in a charged condition. Check that ‘Lock’ switch on GEM II unit is not engaged. Operator applying excessive force during Motor stalls during cutting cutting process. - Page 10 Batteries have been loaded into battery cassette incorrectly. Re-load batteries into cassette in the correct order and make sure the arrows on the battery cassette and the GEM II unit are aligned. F.A.Q’s 1. How many rings will a cutting disc cut A carbide disc acting on a soft metal, i.e.
- Page 11 If you are not forcing the cutting process that I am following the cutting procedure the fault lies with the power source. outlined in the instructions i.e. not Although Alkaline batteries are an excel- lent power source when fresh the GEM II pressing down too hard on the cutting disc as I move it backwards and forwards ring cutter does drain the power from them across the ring surface. Also the alkaline quite rapidly and if one of the four batter- batteries used were virtually new.
- Page 12 First if using a diamond disc check condi- tions of the disc (See Question 6). It is important to warn the patient that there will be a heat build-up in the ring and that as soon as they feel the ring getting warm to notify the operator.
- Page 13 9. Is it acceptable to bend the metal finger The guard is designed to be flexible. guard to get it under a ring? 10. I noticed that on the metal section of the With usage, scuff and gouge marks natu- finger guard that is inserted under rally develop. The finger guard is safe to use the ring that a number of scuff marks as a barrier still exists between the ring and and gouges have appeared. Is it safe to the patients skin. However if the guard has been cut through it must be replaced.
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