General Safety, Contraindications,  None known

GENERAL SAFETY

This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards. While the Polaris System is designed for safe operation, certain precautions must be observed. Use of the Polaris System not in conformance with the instructions specified in this manual may result in permanent failure of the unit..

KNOWLEDGE OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Users must exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety, and be familiar with the warnings and cautions presented throughout this manual and summarized below..

Warnings.

To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture..

Do not spray cleaning liquids or disinfectants directly on the camera handpiece or the Handpiece Cable. Use care not to allow liquids to run into internal circuitry..

Do not wipe the surfaces using benzine, thinner, etc. as this may degrade the finish..

Cautions.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Servicing should be per- formed by qualified dealer service representatives only..

Connecting any device to the Polaris System that does not meet the equivalent safety requirements of the system may reduce the safety effectiveness of the Polaris System..

Unplug the system components from power before performing cleaning procedures..

Contraindications.

None known..

Use of Accessory Equipment.

All peripheral equipment (computers, monitors, printers, etc) connected to this equipment must comply with IEC 60601-1 and the resulting system must comply with IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standards when set-up within the immediate patient vicinity (ie. within 6 feet)..

Accessory equipment outside the patient vicinity must comply with IEC 60601-1 or IEC 60950-1 as allowed by IEC 60601-1-1..

Use of ACCESSORIES or cables other than those specified or provided by Air Techniques may result in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the equipment..

Do Not Attempt Internal Service.

The interior of the camera is only accessible by removing hardware with tools and should only be opened and serviced by an authorized service technician..

Contact your local Air Techniques authorized dealer for service. Failure to heed this directive may result in equipment damage and voiding the warranty..