
Ref : Operator's manual OT-6020 2006-07.doc 6
2 SAFETY
The following safety precautions should always be followed. The safety word PRECAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or
property damage accident. Even situation indicated by PRECAUTION may result in serious injury
under certain conditions. Safety precautions must be strictly followed at all times.
2.1 CAUTIONS IN INSTALLATION
PRECAUTION
Install the ophthalmic unit in a place that will never be exposed to water. If water gets into the internal
structure of the unit, electric shock or unit malfunction may result.
The installation location must satisfy the following environmental conditions:
Place with low dust content
Flat floor, without waves of more than 5 mm,
Stable, level place that is free from vibration or shock
Floor supporting the weight of the unit,
If these environmental conditions are not satisfied, the unit could fall over, the floor could get damaged
and it may result in some serious injuries.
Do not carry alone the ophthalmic unit. Injury, unit damage, damage of medical devices placed on the
table top may result if the unit is carried by one person.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the
IEC 60601-1-2. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a typical medical installation.
2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
PRECAUTION
Be sure to use an outlet equipped with a grounding terminal which meets the specified power
requirements. If not, the unit may not deliver full performance, or malfunction or fire may result. In
addition, if the outlet is not equipped with a grounding terminal, there is a fear of electrical shock or fire in
the event of a power leak.
Securely connect the mains plug into an outlet. Insecure connection may result in fire
To disconnect the mains plug, hold it. If the power cord is pulled out, short circuit or electric shock may
result in a case of break in the wires inside the power cord.
Never put heavy objects on the power cord nor catch the cord between any objects. The cover of the
power cord may become worn and fire or electric shock may result.
If the metal core of the power cord is exposed, if the power turns on and off by shaking the power cord, if
cord or plug gets so heated that one cannot hold it, it means that the power cord is damaged. Contact
NIDEK or your authorized distributor to replace it immediately. Electric shock or fire may result.
Wipe between the prongs of the mains plug with a dry cloth occasionally. If dust settles between the
prongs, the dust easily takes up moisture, and short circuit or fire may result.
If the ophthalmic unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Fire
may result.