Welch Allyn Curon Medical Light Source - User Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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WARNING: possible explosion hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable
anesthetics. To ensure patient and operator safety, read and understand this manual
before using the Curon Medical Light Source.
Do not remove cover. Electrical shock hazard due to high internal voltage. There are
no user serviceable parts inside except for the lamp and fuse, which are accessible
through the bottom and back cover panels. Refer all service to Curon Medical.
Replace fuses as marked. See Fuse Replacement Section, page 7.
The high intensity light at the front of the light source and at the tip of the Fiber
Optic Bundle may give rise to high temperatures and bright light.
To minimize the risk of injury, avoid direct viewing or contact with sensitive tissues.
Do not use for neonate transillumination. Erythema may result.
To prevent temporary blinding, always plug the fiber optic bundle into the Curon
Medical Light Source before turning the power ON.
Total system risk current — including the patient applied instrument — should not
exceed 100 microamps. An isolation transformer is required if total system risk
current exceeds 100 microamps when accessories are interconnected.
Do not sterilize the Curon Medical Light Source. Refer to Cleaning section for
cleaning instructions.
Do not switch the Curon Medical Light Source ON and OFF in rapid succession.
Doing so will dramatically shorten lamp life. Allow lamp to cool down 10 to 15
seconds between uses.
CAUTION: Only qualified medical personnel should use the Light Source.
Provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. Do not cover or drape this light
source. Provide a 3 inch (7,62 cm) distance between the Curon Medical Light
Source and any solid objects.
Grounding reliability is achieved only when connected to hospital-use or hospital-
grade receptacles. Inspect electrical plug and cord routinely.
Do not use if damage is discovered.
Do not use or store liquids above or on the Curon Medical Light Source.
If this light source is used during invasive surgery, the failure of a component within
the system, causing loss of illumination, may indirectly cause risk to the patient.
Therefore, it is recommended to have alternative means of illumination available.
Since the light source uses a custom lamp, always have a spare lamp available for
replacement. Use caution because lamp is hot.
Allow the lamp to cool before replacing. Use only Curon Medical supplied power
cord.