Compex Vitality - Manual (Page 9)

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4. Maintenance
T o clean your unit, use a soft duster
and an alcohol-based cleaning product,
which does not contain any solvents.
T he user must not attempt any repairs
to the device or any of its accessories.
Never dismantle the Compex or the
charger containing high-voltage parts
because of risk of electric discharge.
C ompex Médical SA declines all
responsibility for damages and
consequences resulting from any
attempt to open, modify or repair
the device or any of its components
by a person or a service centre not
officially approved by Compex
Médical SA.
C ompex stimulators do not require
calibration or verification of perfor-
mance parameters. The characteris-
tics are systematically verified and
validated for each device manufactu-
red. These characteristics are stable
and do not vary when used under
normal conditions.
I f your device seems to not function
as expected, regardless of the
situation, contact an official Compex
service centre for assistance.
M edical and health professionals must
refer to local legislation for informa-
tion related to maintenance. Nor-
mally, these laws require verification
of certain criteria at regular intervals.
5. Storage and
transportation conditions
T he Compex contains rechargeable
batteries and so the storage and
transportation conditions must not
exceed the following figures:
Storage and transportation temperature:
from -20°C to 45°
Max. relative humidity: 75%
Atmospheric pressure: from 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
6. Use conditions
Temperature of use: from 0°C to 40°C
Max. relative humidity: from 30% to 75%
Atmospheric pressure: from 700 hPa to1060 hPa
Do not use in an explosion risk area.
7. Elimination
T he Directive 2002/96/CEE (WEEE)
has a first priority, the prevention of
waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment, and in addition, the re-use,
recycling and other forms of recovery
of such wastes so as to reduce the
disposal of waste.
T he pictogram wheeled bin barred
means that the equipment can not be
thrown with the household refuse,
but that it makes the object of a
selective collection.
T he equipment has to be given to a
suitable collection point for the
treatment.
B y this way, you contribute to the
safeguarding of the natural resources
and the human health protection.
Batteries must be disposed of in
accordance with your country’s
national laws governing the disposal
of such items.
8. Standards
T he Compex is based directly on
medical technology.
T o guarantee your safety, the design,
manufacturing and distribution of
Compex are in conformity with the
requirements of the European
Directive 93/42/CEE.
T he device is in conformity with the
standard for general safety rules for
electromedical devices IEC 60601-1,
the standard for electromagnetic
compatibility IEC 60601-1-2 and the
standard for special safety rules for
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