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Table of Contents Operator Manual 129382-602
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
Follow each step of the Installation instructions in the order presented. Open
the carton carefully to avoid damage to the equipment inside. If you find any
indication of damage to the equipment (no matter how slight), show it to your
supervisor.
To properly install this unit, you need the Equipment Drawings (previously
furnished), showing all utility service and space requirements. If these draw-
ings cannot be located, replacement copies may be obtained by writing,
faxing, or telephoning STERIS, giving the serial and model numbers of your
equipment.
Once installed, equipment operation should be tested by a qualified service
technician prior to first usage of the equipment.
If STERIS supervision is desired for installing and starting up this equipment,
contact STERIS.
The STERIS® LA Mobile Stand with STERIS LA 500 lighthead is designed to
provide a flexible, mobile lighting system for various surgical and diagnostic
procedures in healthcare environments.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well
as local electric codes, for any special requirements that may pertain to
installation of this unit.
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to help ensure safe
and proper equipment operation and to verify equipment performance accord-
ing to factory specifications. Contact STERIS for information on extended
service maintenance agreements, including scheduled equipment mainte-
nance.
A global network of skilled service specialists can provide periodic inspections
and adjustments to help ensure low-cost peak performance. STERIS can
provide detailed information on annual maintenance agreements.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this equipment.
Contact STERIS for details.
A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when uncrating, installing,
testing, and operating this equipment can be found in
SECTION 1
of these
instructions. Do not begin installing this equipment until you have become
familiar with this information.
The following is an important message from STERIS about the advantages and
limitations associated with the use of high intensity surgical lighting systems.
Because of the variety of surgical procedures performed and the wide range
of individual preferences of surgical staffs, it is desirable that this surgical
lighting system be capable of selective control across a wide range of
illumination intensities. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) stresses
that in addition to providing control of intensity, surgical lighting systems
Indications for Use
Service Information
Advisory
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