Important Safety Instructions - Interacoustics AA222 Instructions For Use Manual

AA222 Instructions for Use – US

2.3 Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product
WARNING
1. This equipment is intended to be connected to other equipment thus forming a Medical Electrical
System. External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output or other connectors
must comply with the relevant product standard e.g. IEC 60950-1 for IT equipment and the IEC 60601-
series for medical electrical equipment. In addition, all such combinations – Medical Electrical Systems –
must comply with the safety requirements stated in the general standard IEC 60601-1, (edition 3.1),
clause 16. Any equipment not complying with the leakage current requirements in IEC 60601-1 must be
kept outside the patient environment i.e. at least 1.5m from the patient support or must be supplied via a
separation transformer to reduce the leakage currents. Any person who connects external equipment to
signal input, signal output or other connectors has formed a Medical Electrical System and is therefore
responsible for the system to comply with these requirements. If in doubt, contact a qualified medical
technician or your local representative. When the instrument is connected to a PC, or other similar items,
beware of not touching the PC and patient simultaneously.
2. A Separation Device (isolation device) is needed to isolate the equipment located outside the patient
environment from the equipment located inside the patient environment. In particular such a Separation
Device is required when a network connection is made. The requirement for the Separation Device is
defined in IEC 60601-1 clause 16.
3. To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to supply mains with a
protective earth.
4. Do not use any additional multiple socket-outlet or extension cord. For safe setup please refer to section
2.4.2
5. 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.
6. No modification of this equipment is allowed without the authorization of Interacoustics.
Interacoustics will make available on request circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions,
calibration instructions, or other information. This will assist service personnel to repair, the parts of this
audiometer that are designated by the Interacoustics service personnel as repairable.
7. For maximum electrical safety, turn off the power to a mains- powered instrument when it is left unused.
8. The instrument is not protected against ingress of water or other liquids. If any spillage occurs, check the
instrument carefully before use or return for service.
9. No part of the equipment can be serviced or maintained while in use with the patient.
10. Do not use the equipment if it is showing visible signs of damage.
CAUTION
1. Never insert, or in any way use, the insert headset without a new clean and non-defective test tip.
Always make sure that the foam or ear-tip is mounted correctly. Ear tips and foam are for single use
only.
2. The instrument is not intended for use in environments exposed to fluid spills.
3. The instrument is not intended for use in oxygen rich environments or for use in conjunction with
flammable agents.
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