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Using the system safely
Before using the cordless illumination system, you must read and
understand the following safety-related information.
General warnings
The following warning statements apply to use of the cordless
illumination system in general. Warning statements that apply
specifically to particular procedures, such as cleaning, appear in
the corresponding sections of the manual.
Warning statements indicate conditions or practices that could
lead to illness, injury, or death.
WARNING LED radiation. Class 2 LED product. To avoid eye injury, do
not stare into beam.
WARNING The illuminator may generate heat after prolonged use.
Operation time limits: Illuminator with speculum ≤ 10 minutes on,
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≥ 5 minutes off between uses. Illuminator alone ≤ 2 minutes on,
≥ 5 minutes off between uses.
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Illuminator could be harmful to skin if touched after being on for
extended times.
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To avoid fire, do not place illuminator onto a flammable surface if
LED is on.
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Illuminator is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. An
explosion may result.
WARNING To prevent shock hazards, the power outlet must be
properly grounded. Grounding reliability is achieved only when
connected to hospital-use or hospital-grade receptacles.
WARNING The illuminator is not intended to be used for eye
examinations.
WARNING The illuminator is not intended to be used for diagnosis.
WARNING The illuminator is intended to be used by trained medical
professionals.
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