Elitech NANODUCT 1030 User Manual page 8

Section 1: Introduction
Statement of Environmental Limits
This equipment is designed to be safely operated at 15 to 30 °C, with maximum relative humidity less than
85%, and atmospheric pressure ≥ 79.5 kPa.
Understanding Warnings
This manual uses three warning levels to alert the operator to important information as shown in the
following examples.
WARNING!
A Warning alerts to the possibility of personal injury, death, or other serious adverse reactions
stemming from the use or misuse of this device or its components.
CAUTION:
A Caution alerts to possible problems with the device associated with its use or misuse. Such
problems include device malfunction, failure, damage, damage to the sample, or damage to other
property. Where applicable, a Caution may include precautions to be taken to avoid the hazard.
NOTE: A Note reinforces or supplies additional information about a topic.
Specific Warnings
Pay particular attention to the following safety precautions. If these safety precautions are ignored,
personal injury or damage to the device may occur. Each individual precaution is important.
WARNING!
Due to the possibility of an explosion, never attempt iontophoresis on a patient receiving
oxygen-enriched respiratory therapy in an enclosed space, such as an oxygen tent (nasal
cannula is acceptable). With medical approval, remove the patient from that environment during
iontophoresis.
WARNING!
Do not stimulate or collect sweat from the following sites:
• Head, including forehead (possible burns).
• Trunk (current crossing heart).
• Any area of inflammation (e.g. eczema or rash); serous or bloody discharge (contamination).
WARNING!
Do not use over areas with metal plates/pins.
WARNING!
Never attempt to reuse single use components/accessories.
WARNING!
Do not use electrodes or Pilogel discs that have been altered or appear damaged.
WARNING!
Consult a physician before performing a test on patients with clinically diagnosed cancer.
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