Read Me First; Warnings - Northern Digital Polaris Vicra User Manual

Read Me First!

This guide provides detailed information about using the Polaris
System. Read this section before continuing with the rest of the guide.

Warnings

In all NDI documentation, warnings are marked by this symbol. Follow the information in the accompanying
paragraph to avoid personal injury.
Warning!
1. Do not use the Polaris Vicra System in the presence of flammable materials such as anaesthetics,
solvents, cleaning agents, and endogenous gases. Flammable materials may ignite, causing
personal injury or death.
2. Do not transport or store the Position Sensor outside the recommended storage temperature
range, as this may cause the system to go out of calibration. Reliance on data provided by an out
of calibration Position Sensor may lead to inaccurate conclusions and may cause personal
injury. A calibration procedure must be performed before using the Position Sensor after it has
been transported or stored outside the recommended storage temperature range.
3. Do not protect or shield either the Position Sensor or tools with methods not approved by NDI.
Non-approved methods will interrupt the optical path and degrade the performance of the
system. Reliance on data provided by a Position Sensor without an uninterrupted optical path
may lead to inaccurate conclusions. If your application involves personal safety, inaccurate
conclusions increase the possibility of personal injury.
4. Radio frequency communications equipment, including portable and mobile devices, may affect
the Polaris Vicra System and result in personal injury.
5. Do not use cables or accessories, other than those listed in this guide. The use of other cables or
accessories may result in increased emissions and/or decreased immunity of the Polaris Vicra
System and may result in personal injury.
6. Do not incorporate non-NDI components with the Polaris Vicra System. The accuracy of results
produced by applications that incorporate non-NDI components with the Polaris Vicra System is
unknown. If your application involves personal safety, reliance on these results may increase
the possibility of personal injury.
7. All user maintenance must be done by appropriately trained personnel. Individual components
of the Polaris Vicra System contain no user-serviceable parts. Maintenance by untrained
personnel may present an electric shock hazard.
8. Do not attempt to bypass the grounding prong on the power cord by using a three-prong to two-
prong adapter. The system must be properly grounded to ensure safe operation. Failure to do so
presents an electric shock hazard.
9. Do not immerse any part of the Polaris Vicra System or allow fluid to enter the equipment. If
fluids enter any part of the system they may damage it and present a risk of personal injury.
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