Instruction manual

Mettler Electronics Corp.— Rev.F_07/03/12
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1.2 Introduction to This Manual
Read the contents of this manual before treating patients with the Laser Sys
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Stim 540.
This manual has been written to assist you with the safe operation of the Laser Sys
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Stim 540. It is
intended for use by the owners and operators of the Laser Sys
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Stim 540. The goal of this manual is to
direct the correct operation and maintenance of this unit.
The specifications and instructions presented in this manual are in effect at the time of its publication.
These instructions may be updated at any time at the discretion of the manufacturer.
1.3 Safety Precautions
The Laser Sys
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Stim 540 operates with high voltages. Qualified biomedical technicians with training in
service of therapeutic laser systems should perform servicing of the Laser Sys
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Stim 540 or it should
be returned directly to the factory. To maximize safety during use, the unit should be plugged into a
grounded wall outlet or run off the battery. General safety guidelines for medical electronic equipment
should be followed.
Service may be obtained from the manufacturer by sending the Laser Sys
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Stim 540 in its original
shipping container to Mettler Electronics Corp., 1333 South Claudina Street, Anaheim, CA 92805,
ATTN: Service Department. (Telephone toll free: (800) 854–9305, Alternate telephone number: 1
(714) 533–2221) NOTE: All warranty repairs must be performed by Mettler Electronics Corp. or by a
service facility authorized by Mettler Electronics to perform warranty repair work.
A service manual for the Laser Sys
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Stim 540 is available from Mettler Electronics Corp. for a nominal
charge.
1.4 Caution
Federal law restricts the sale of this device to, or on the order of a physician, dentist, veterinarian or
any other practitioner licensed by law of the state in which he practices.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous exposure to laser light energy. Treatment should be administered only under the
direct supervision of a health care professional.
1.5 Shipping Damage
Your new Laser Sys
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Stim 540 is shipped complete in one carton. Upon receipt, please inspect the
cartons and the unit and its accessories for visible and hidden damage. If you discover any damage,
hold all shipping materials, including the carton, and call the shipping agent who delivered the unit.
They are responsible for all damage in transit; therefore, all claims should be filed directly with them.
The factory will not be responsible for any damage in shipment, nor allow any adjustments unless
proper formal claim has been filed by the receiver against the carrier.
The carton in which your new Laser Sys
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Stim 540 was received is specially designed to protect the
unit during shipping. Please retain all shipping materials in the event that you will need to return your
unit for servicing. NOTE: All warranty repairs are to be performed by Mettler Electronics Corp. or an
authorized Mettler Electronics warranty repair center.
1.6 Package Contents
Your new Laser Sys
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Stim 540 comes complete with all the necessary components to perform
therapeutic laser treatements. Below is a list of items that are included in the shipping carton. There
are also other optional accessories available for this unit. They are listed at the back of this book.
1. Laser Sys
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Stim 540
2. One laser applicator with a AlGaAs Diode that emits coherent light at the infrared wavelength of
785 nm, (ME5401)