Chapter 1 Introduction; Conventions Used; General Notes - Physiomed HIVAMAT 200 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

With HIVAMAT
ment will only show its true potential, however, if you are well informed about its functions. For this reas-
on, carefully read these Operating Instructions and familiarise yourself with the use of the instrument.

1.1 Conventions Used

Please note the following typographical conventions in these Operating Instructions:
• Cross references and important terms used for the first time in this document are written in italics.
• Names of menus and symbols on the display are written in bold typeface.
Paragraphs that deserve special attention are highlighted in the following way:
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1.2 General Notes

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HIVAMAT 200 is consistent with electrical safety regulations for home and most clinical environments.
The instrument may only be operated in dry rooms. It complies with the technical specifications of IEC
601, VDE 0750 and is assigned to class IIa according to the Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medic-
al Devices.
It is not intended for operation in explosion hazard zones, hydrotherapy rooms or surgery rooms. Drastic
temperature changes should be avoided, since condensation could be caused within the instrument. Do
not start up the instrument until it is in thermal equilibrium with its environment!
Please refer to section
The equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic gases mixed with air or
with oxygen or nitrous oxide. During operation, electromagnetic waves are emitted by the instrument.
Please consider this exposure in its environment and care for sufficient distance from other electronic
devices. Please also take into account that the electromagnetic waves of other devices might interfere with
the instrument and take care that these devices have sufficient distance from the instrument.
The instrument is to be operated properly, i.e. in accordance with the Operating Instructions. Operating
the instrument in the proximity (e.g. 1 m) of a short-wave or micro-wave therapy unit may cause output ir-
regularities and should be avoided for this reason, as well as simultaneous connection of the patient to
high-frequency surgical instrument.
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HIVAMAT 200
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200 you have acquired an extremely versatile massage-intensifying system. The instru-
Type Meaning
Tip Gives you some extra hints for more convenient operation
Note Provides background information for better understanding
Important Prevents misunderstandings that might lead to limited operation of the in-
strument or insufficient therapeutical results
Caution Alerts you in cases of possible damage to the instrument or risks of injury
Technical Data on page 17 for permissible operating conditions.
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