Olympus UCR Instructions Manual

8Important Information — Please Read Before UseUCR INSTRUCTION MANUALDANGER• Strictly observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may place the patientand medical personnel in danger of an electric shock.− When the endoscopic CO 2 regulation unit is used to examine a patient, do notallow metal parts of the endoscope or its accessories to touch metal parts ofother system components. Such contact may cause unintended current flow tothe patient.− Keep fluids away from all electrical equipment. If fluids are spilled on or into theendoscopic CO 2 regulation unit, stop operation of the unit immediately andcontact Olympus.− Do not prepare, inspect or use this CO 2 regulation unit with wet hands.• Never install and operate the endoscopic CO2 regulation unit in the followinglocations. An explosion or fire may result because the endoscopic CO 2 regulationunit is not explosion-proof.− The concentration of oxygen is high.− Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide (N 2 O)) are present in the atmosphere.− Flammable gases are present in the atmosphere.− Flammable liquids are nearby.• Supply medical grade CO 2 gas only. Never use other kinds of gas. Using gasesother than CO2 gas may result in fire, poisoning, complications, etc.WARNING• If the endoscopic CO 2 regulation unit is used with the upper/lower gastrointestinalendoscopes, use it only for CO2 gas/water feeding within the upper/lower digestivetract. If the endoscopic CO 2 regulation unit is used with the lens cleaning sheath,use it only for CO2 gas feeding/spraying toward the objective lens of the endoscopewithin the thoracic and abdominal cavities including female reproductive organs.• If the endoscopic CO 2 regulation unit is used with the lens cleaning sheath, do notfeed spray/CO2 gas to an open vessel directly. Do not use the lens cleaning sheathnear an open vessel or do not press the distal tip of the lens cleaning sheathagainst tissues. Otherwise, gas embolism may result.