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AFETY
1.1
Purpose
The Vaco 200 is intended solely for medical applications. The Vaco 200
is a vacuum suction device for fast and efficient electrode placement.
The device is suited for continuous use.
1.2
Safety instructions
1.2.1
General
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Only qualified people who are trained in the application of
the therapies may use the appliance.
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Only a technician authorised by GymnaUniphy N.V. may
open the equipment or the accessories.
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Follow the instructions and directions in these user
instructions.
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Place the equipment on a horizontal and stable base.
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Do not place the equipment in the sun or above a heat
source.
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Do not use the equipment in a damp area.
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Do not let any liquid flow into the equipment.
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Do not disinfect or sterilise the equipment. Clean the
equipment with a dry or moistened cloth. See §5.2.
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The 'Directive on Medical Devices' from the European
Commission (93/42/EEG) requires that safe devices are
used. It is recommended to perform a yearly technical
safety inspection. See §5.1.1.
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Disconnect the equipment from the patient before
switching the power on or off.
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Be careful, in combination with an electrotherapy device
the output of the Vaco 200 can have physiological effects.
See the 'Safety instructions' in the user manual of the
electrotherapy device.
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Always keep these user instructions with the equipment.
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