Warnings And Cautions - Ametek Reichert REFRACTIX 13910000 Instructions For Use Manual

Warnings and Cautions

AMETEK Reichert® is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this device when assembly, disassembly, repair, or modification is made by unauthorized dealers or
persons, or if device is not used in accordance with its Instructions for Use.
WARNING: An instruction that draws attention to risk
of injury or death.
WARNING: Do not repair or service this device
without authorization from the manufacturer. Any
repair or service to this device must be performed by
experienced personnel or dealers who are trained by
Reichert or serious injury to the operator may occur.
WARNING: This device should be used in strict
accordance with the instructions outlined in this
Instructions for Use guide. The safety of the operator
and the performance of the device cannot be
guaranteed if used in a manner not specified by
Reichert.
WARNING: Modifications to this device are not
allowed. Any modification to this device must be
authorized by Reichert or serious injury to the
operator may occur.
WARNING: Do not expose the battery to temperatures
below -20ºC (-4ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF) or
disassemble the batteries. Damage to this device
and/or serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: Rechargeable battery is not user
serviceable.
WARNING: The use of accessories or cables other
than those specified, with the exception of those
sold by the manufacturer as replacement parts
for internal components, may result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment
or system.
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WARNING: Use of this equipment adjacent to or
stacked with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation. If
such use is necessary, this equipment and the other
equipment should be observed to verify that they are
operating normally.
WARNING: Portable RF communications equipment
(including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than
30 cm (12 inches) to any part of Refractix, including
cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of this equipment
could result.
WARNING: Discard all cotton swabs, wipes, and
gauze as required by local & federal regulations.
CAUTION: An instruction that draws attention to the
risk of damage to the product.
CAUTION: Do not bump, jar, or drop the device
because damage to the electronics may occur. If the
device is dropped, carefully inspect the device for
damage.
CAUTION: Use of ammonia-based cleaners on the
liquid crystal display (LCD) may cause damage to
the display. See maintenance section for detailed
cleaning instruction.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to sterilize the device or
damage to the electronics may occur.
CAUTION: Do not use solvents on any part of
this device as damage to the device may occur.
See maintenance section for detailed cleaning
instructions.
CAUTION: Do not autoclave or disinfect using
high temperatures exceeding the recommended
temperatures indicated in the specifications section
of this manual or damage to the device may occur.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify the device or
damage to the device may occur.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the device in water.
CAUTION: Electrical Equipment needs special
precautions regarding EMC and needs to be
installed and put into service according to the EMC
information provided in this guide. Portable and
Mobile RF communications equipment can affect
Electrical Equipment.
CAUTION: Electromagnetic interference from other
devices may affect this device. If interference is
present, turn off other electronic devices, or remove
them from the immediate area while operating this
device.
CAUTION: Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect Electrical Equipment.
CAUTION: This device is not to be used near high
frequency emitting surgical equipment.
CAUTION: Failure to perform quality control
verification of this device as recommended may
result in unreliable measurements, even if the device
is not malfunctioning or damaged.
CAUTION: Perform water zero procedure if the device
is dropped.
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