Physiolaser
olympic 500
Version 1.4 June 2007
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Safety Precautions
Caution - Using the operating equipment or settings in a way not described here
can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.
Shutdown in an emergency
The laser can be shut down in the event of an emergency by pressing the
Emergency
button
or by pulling out the safety plug.
Personnel
The
Physiolaser
olympic
should only be operated by trained medical personnel. The
personnel must be instructed in safe handling procedures and also made aware of the
potential risks of laser radiation.
Radiation injuries
Do not look directly into the laser beam outlet
. Laser radiation can cause eye
damage. Protective gear must be worn inside the treatment room during treatment at all
times, caution during therapy in the head area.
Registering
(valid for Germany, please refer to your national regulations)
The
Physiolaser
olympic
operator must be registered at the professional association
as an operator of a class 3 B laser device.
Laser safety representative: The operator must be able to name a laser safety
representative.
Treatment room
The laser may only be operated in closed rooms. The treatment room in which laser
therapy is performed must meet the requirements of the Accident Prevention Regulation
BGV 11 ”Laser radiation”. (Attach a warning sign to all inputs in accordance with DIN
IEC 76 (CO) 6. Reflecting objects, mirrors and chrome parts must be removed.)
Safeguarding against unauthorized usage
To safeguard against unauthorized usage, the
Physiolaser
olympic
is equipped with a
removable key, safety plug and safety code. The laser can only be operated when the
key and safety plug is inserted or the code is activated. If the
Physiolaser
olympic
laser is not being used, always remove the key and store it separately from the device
to prevent unauthorized usage.
Device out of use
If you assume that the device can not be used properly any more and could endanger
user or patient, it should be set out of use and has to be transferred to the manufacturer
or the authorized service station for repair. Such case could be e.g.:
Visible damage of the housing of charger or main unit
The device does not work properly
The device was stored or transported under harmful conditions
