9
Hints for your safety
Avoid misapplication or incorrect diagnosis.
Patient’s ear and hearing could be contaminated, injured or damaged.
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The product may only be applied by medically trained staff.
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A diagnosis may only be made by persons with the appropriate medical training.
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Only use the product in a soundproof, audiological room with an acoustic level
<40 dB SPL.
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Prior to use a daily function check must be performed.
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Only adjust the level to > 80 dB HL if it was prescribed by the doctor.
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Only remove or connect the transducer to the audiometer when it is switched off.
Otherwise the transducers crackle.
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Only connect the acoustic transducers to the sockets provided.
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As soon as you replace or use a different transducer then the device must always be
recalibrated. In this case contact ATMOS.
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Please pay attention to the period tests in chapter „6.1 Period tests“ on page 35.
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Only use original accessories and original spare parts from ATMOS.
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Assembly, new settings, modifications, extensions and repairs may only be carried
out by persons who are authorized by ATMOS.
Only a fully functional product meets the safety requirements of users, patients and
third parties. Therefore read the following instructions carefully:
Avoid damage to the device
Observe the ambient conditions regarding transport, storage and operation.
Take care that no liquid penetrates the device. If liquid has penetrated the device it may
no longer be operated. In this case clean the device and send it in to ATMOS for repair.
The device may only be connected to the mains power supply when mains voltage and
frequency of device and mains power supply correspond.
Only use proper mains connections and extension cords.
Do not twist or bend the wires.
Protect the device from shock and vibration.
