Chattanooga Group Intelect TranSport Combo Service Manual page 7

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
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Use of a unit that indicates an Error or Warning in these
categories may pose a risk of injury to the patient, user, or
extensive internal damage to the system.
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Do not turn the unit on or off while it is connected to the
patient.
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Do not apply the Ultrasound Applicator to the patient
during the Head Warming period. Applicator must remain in
Applicator Hook during the Head Warming period.
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Use only accessories that are specially designed for this unit.
Do not use accessories manufactured by other companies
on this unit. Chattanooga Group is not responsible for any
consequence resulting from using products manufactured by
other companies. The use of other accessories or cables may
result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of this
unit.
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Stimulus delivered by the waveforms of this device,
in certain configurations, will deliver a charge
of 25 microcoulombs (μC) or greater per pulse
and may be sufficient to cause electrocution.
Electrical current of this magnitude must not flow
through the thorax because it may cause a cardiac
arrhythmia.
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Patients with an implanted neurostimulation
device must not be treated with or be in close
proximity to any shortwave diathermy, microwave
diathermy, therapeutic ultrasound diathermy,
or laser diathermy anywhere on their body.
Energy from diathermy (shortwave, microwave,
ultrasound, and laser) can be transferred through
the implanted neurostimulation system, can cause
tissue damage, and can result in severe injury
or death. Injury, damage, or death can occur
during diathermy therapy even if the implanted
neurostimulation system is turned "off. "
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DO NOT connect the unit to an electrical supply
without first verifying that the power supply is the
correct voltage.
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Incorrect voltage may cause unit damage,
malfunction, electrical shock, fire, or personal
injury. Your unit was constructed to operate
only on the electrical voltage specified on the
Voltage Rating and Serial Number Plate. Contact
your Chattanooga Group dealer if the unit is not
properly rated.
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NiMH Batteries contain Class E corrosive materials.
In the event of battery cell rupture or leakage,
handle battery pack wearing neoprene or
natural rubber gloves. Contents of a ruptured or
leaking battery can cause respiratory irritation.
Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic
pulmonary asthma. Contents of cell coming in
contact with skin can cause skin irritation and/or
chemical burns.
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Never, under any circumstances, open the battery
pack housing or cells. Should an individual battery
from a battery pack become disassembled,
spontaneous combustion of the negative
electrode is possible. There can be a delay between
exposure to air and spontaneous combustion.
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Charge the battery pack according to the
instructions found in this manual. Never attempt
to charge the battery pack on any other charging
mechanism.
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Use the battery pack only with the Intelect
Transportable units.
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Do not reverse the polarity of the battery
pack. Doing so can increase the individual cell
temperature and cause cell rupture or leakage.
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Never dispose of the battery pack in fire. Never
short circuit the battery pack. The battery pack may
explode, ignite, leak, or get hot causing serious
personal injury.
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Dispose of NiMH batteries according to national,
state, and local codes and regulations.
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Intelect Transport® Combo Therapy System