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Installation
Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal
heatbuild-up.
Donot installthe unitin alocation near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject
todirect sunlight, dust,excessive mechanicalvibra-
tion or shock. It is not recommended to use the
Curapuls970immediately afterextremetemperature
fluctuations.
TheCurapuls970 isnot intendedfor use inso-called
“wetrooms” (hydrotherapyrooms).
When moving or transporting the unit, never pull at
theelectrodes or the electrode arm,to avoidthe risk
of tilting the Curapuls 970.
For safety reasons, the brakes on the wheels of the
unitshould belocked beforethebeginning ofa treat-
ment.
Shouldany liquid or foreign objects fall intothe cabi-
net, turn off the power, unplug the unit and have it
checked by your nearest authorized service dealer
beforeany further operation.
Connection
The Curapuls970 is a class I, type BF apparatus
according to IEC 60601-1. This means that the
Curapuls970mustbeconnectedtoagroundedpower
supply.
Prior to connection to the mains, check that the volt-
ageand frequencystatedon theCurapuls970 corre-
spondwith theavailable powersupply rating.Check
that the available power supply complies with local
requirements regarding medical rooms (electrical
codes).
PRODUCTLIABILITY
A law on Product Liability has become effective in
many countries. This Product Liability law implies,
amongstother things, that once a period of10 years
haselapsed after aproduct hasbeen brought into
circulation, the manufacturer can no longer be held
responsiblefor possible shortages of theproduct.
Tothe maximumextent permittedby applicable law,
in no event will Enraf-Nonius or its suppliers or
resellersbe liablefor anyindirect, special,incidental
orconsequential damages arising from the use ofor
inability to use the product, including, without
limitation, damages for loss of goodwill, work and
productivity, computer failure or malfunction, or any
andall other commercial damages or losses, evenif
advised of the possibility thereof, and regardless of
the legal or equitable theory (contract, tort or
otherwise)uponwhichtheclaimisbased.Inanycase,
Enraf-Nonius’s entire liability under any provision of
thisagreement shallnot exceed inthe aggregatethe
sum of the fees paid for this product and fees for
supportoftheproductreceivedbyEnraf-Noniusunder
a separate support agreement (if any), with the
exception of death or personal injury caused by the
negligence of Enraf-Nonius to the extent applicable
lawprohibitsthe limitationofdamages in suchcases.
Enraf-Nonius can not be held liable for any
consequence resulting from incorrect information
provided by it’s personnel, or errors incorporated in
this manual and / or other accompanying
documentation(includingcommercialdocumentation)
The opposing party (product’s user or it’s
representative) shall disclaim Enraf-Nonius from all
claims arising from third parties, whatever nature or
whateverrelationship tothe opposingparty.
REMARKS CONCERNING TREATMENT
General
We strongly advise that you regularly consult the
therapy manual (optionally available) with the
Curapuls970.The chapters regardingindicationsand
contraindications are especially important with re-
spectto safe and effective treatment.
Also pay attention to the following:
• From considerations of safety, only original
electrodecablesandelectrodes fromEnraf-Nonius
should be used.
• Electronic hearing-aids must be taken off unless
damage or malfunctions are not to be expected.
• Patientsundertreatmentmustnotbeableto touch
surroundingmetalobjectssuch asmetalfurniture,
radiatorsorwindow-frames.
• The electrode cables must run free from
surroundingobjects and must maintain sufficient
distance with respect to each other as well as
with respect to the treated patient.
• Use cable-clamps to lead the cable along the
electrodearm.
• The patient must be in sight of the therapist at all
times.
Furniture and clothing
Metal parts in furniture might cause intensity-con-
centrationsintheelectromagneticfield, therefore only
usemetal-freewooden furniture.
For all treatments with shortwave it is advisable to
undress the patient, and to apply a towel between
theskinandtheelectrode(againstperspiration).There
areseveral advantagesin treatingnakedpatients: in
the first place, it is the easiest way to ensure that
there are no metals in the electro-magnetic field
(metals in the clothing or in ornaments under the
clothing), and secondly it prevents undesired
concentrations of energy due to perspi-ration or the
wearingof for example nylon or leather clothing.