Interacoustics AD226 Instructions For Use Manual page 11

AD226 Instruction for Use - EN
This instrument contains a coin-type lithium battery. The cell can only be changed by service personnel.
Batteries may explode or cause burns, if disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high temperatures. Do
not short-circuit.
No modification of this equipment is allowed without Interacoustics authorization.
Interacoustics will make available on request circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, calibration
instructions, or other information that will assist service personnel to repair those parts of this audiometer that
are designated by the Interacoustics as repairable by service personnel
Never insert or in any way use the insert headset without a new clean non defect test tip. Always make sure
that foam or ear-tip is mounted correctly. Ear tips and foam are single use.
The instrument is not intended to be used in environments exposed to fluid spills.
It is recommended that the disposable foam ear tips supplied with the optional EarTone5A insert transducers
are replaced after each patient tested. Disposable plugs also insure that sanitary conditions exist for each of
your patients, and that periodic cleaning of a headband or cushion is no longer required.
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The black tubing protruding the foam ear tip is attached to the sound tube nipple of the insert
transducer.
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Roll the foam tip into the smallest possible diameter.
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Insert into the ear canal of the patient.
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Hold the foam tip until expanded and a seal is achieved.
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After testing the patient the foam tip including the black tubing is detached from the sound tube
nipple.
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The insert transducer should be examined prior to attaching a new foam tip.
The instrument is not intended to be used in oxygen rich environments or use in conjunction with flammable
agents
To prevent system faults take appropriate precautions to avoid PC viruses and similar.
Use only transducers calibrated with actual instrument. To identify a valid calibration, the serial number for
the instrument will be marked on the transducer.
Although the instrument fulfils the relevant EMC requirements precautions should be taken to avoid
unnecessary exposure to electromagnetic fields, e.g. from mobile phones etc. If the device is used adjacent
to other equipment it must be observed that no mutual disturbance appears.Please also refer to EMC
concideration in the appendix.
Within the European Union it is illegal to dispose electric and electronic waste as unsorted
municipal waste. Electric and electronic waste may contain hazardous substances and therefore
has to be collected separately. Such products will be marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin
shown below. The cooperation of the user is important in order to ensure a high level of reuse and
recycling of electric and electronic waste. Failing to recycle such waste products in an appropriate
way may endanger the environment and consequently the health of human beings.
To prevent system faults take appropriate precautions to avoid PC viruses and similar.
Remove the batteries in the bottom if the instruments will not be used for some time.
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