Riester ri-scope Mode D'emploi page 18

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1. Important information to observe prior to initial use
You have purchased a high quality Riester diagnostic instrument set manu-
factured in compliance with Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices and sub-
ject to stringent quality control procedures at all stages. The excellent quality
guarantees you reliable diagnoses. The use of the Riester battery handle for
the ri-scope and ri-derma instrument heads and their accessories is de-
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scribed in our Operating Instructions. Please read the Operating Instructions
carefully before initial use and retain them for future reference. Should you have
any questions, we or the representative responsible for Riester products are
available for you at all times. Please find our address on the last page of these
Operating Instructions. We would be pleased to provide you with the address of
our representative on request. Please note that at the instruments described in
these Operating Instructions are exclusively suitable for use by properly trained
persons. The operation otoscope in the Vet-I instrument set is an instrument
exclusively produced for veterinary medicine and therefore bears no CE mark.
Please also note that the faultless and safe function of our instruments can only
be ensured if the instruments as well as their accessories used are exclusively
from Riester.
Warning:
The use of other accessories may result in increased electromagnetic emissi-
ons or reduced electromagnetic immunity of the device and may lead to incor-
rect operation.
Caution / Contraindications
- There may be the danger of ignition of gases when the instrument is in the
presence of combustible mixtures or mixtures of pharmaceuticals.
- The instrument heads and battery handles must never be placed in liquids.
- In the case of a longer eye examination with the ophthalmoscope, the inten-
sive exposure to light can damage the retina.
- The product and the ear specula are non-sterile. Do not use on injured tis-
sue.
- Use new or sanitized specula to limit the risk of cross-contamination.
- The disposal of used ear specula must occur in accordance with current
medical practices or local regulations regarding the disposal of infectious,
biological medical waste.
- Only use accessories / consumables from Riester or Riester-approved ac-
cessories / consumables.
- Cleaning frequency and sequence must comply with regulations on the clea-
ning of non-sterile products in their respective facility. Cleaning / disinfection
instructions in the operating manual must be observed.
- The product may only be used by trained personnel.
Safety instructions:
CE marking
Temperature limits
in °C for storage and transport
Temperature limits
in °F for storage and transport
Relative humidity
Fragile, handle with care
Store in a dry place
„Green Dot" (country-specific)
Warning, this symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Device of protection class II
Application part type B
Attention: Used electrical and electronic equipment should not be tre-
ated as normal household waste but should be disposed of separately
in accordance with national or EU directives
Batch code
Serial number
Please observe the operating instructions
For single use only
2. Battery handles and startup
2.1. Purpose / indication
The Riester battery handles described in this manual are used to power the instrument heads
(the lamps are incorporated into the corresponding instrument heads). They also serve as a
receptacle.
Battery handles in conjunction with plug-in charger for ri-accu® L
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