Dangers From Electrical Current; Risk Of Explosion And Fire; Electromagnetic Interference - Storz IMAGE1 S CONNECT Instructions For Use Manual

3.5 Dangers from electrical current

An improper power supply may cause an electric shock and injure patients, users, or third
parties. All electrical installations in the operating room in which the product is connected and
used must meet all applicable IEC standards.
Do not touch the output jacks of the product and the patient at the same time during use
Do not open the product.
Use either the power cord supplied by KARL STORZ or a power cord which has the same
properties and which bears a national mark of conformity.
Make sure that the plug is completely clean and dry.
Do not use more than one extension cable.
The product's ground line should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Ensure potential equalization according to the applicable national rules and regulations.
To ensure reliable protective earth grounding, connect the product to a properly installed
socket that is approved for use in the operation room. Grounding reliability can only be
achieved when the equipment is connected to a "Hospital Only" or "Hospital Grade"
outlet. Routinely inspect the electrical plug and cord and do not use if the inspection
reveals damage.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this product must only be connected to a supply mains
with protective earth.
If several products supplied with energy are used simultaneously, the patient leakage currents
accumulate. These leakage currents can exceed the limit values and injure patients.
The patient applied parts of the simultaneously used products must be type BF or type CF.

3.6 Risk of explosion and fire

The product can generate sparks, which cause combustible or flammable gases and liquids to
ignite or explode. This may cause injuries to patients, users, and third parties.
When using explosive narcotic gases: Operate the product outside of the hazard zone.
Do not use the product in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
The product must not be operated in oxygenated environments.
Only connect or disconnect the power plug to or from the power supply outside explosive
atmospheres.

3.7 Electromagnetic interference

Medical electrical products are subject to special precautions regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and must be installed and commissioned according to the tables on
electromagnetic compatibility. If other products (e.g. for MRT, CT, diathermy, electrocautery or
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