Instruction manual

Mettler Electronics Corp. — Rev.M_11/19/14
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1.3 Safety Precautions
The MTD 4000 operates with high voltages. Servicing of the MTD 4000 should be performed by qualified
biomedical technicians with training in traction service or it should be returned directly to the factory. To
maximize safety during use, the unit should be plugged into a grounded wall outlet of proper voltage.
Service may be obtained from the manufacturer by sending the MTD 4000 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) This service may also be performed by qualified biomedical
engineers or technicians trained in traction calibration.
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.
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 traction forces. Treatment should be administered only under the direct supervision
of a health care professional.
1.5 Shipping Damage
Your new MTD 4000 is shipped complete in one carton. Upon receipt, please inspect the carton and the unit
for visible and hidden damage. If any damage is discovered, hold all shipping materials, including the carton,
and call the shipping agent who delivered the unit.
The carton in which your new MTD 4000 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 repairs must be performed by Mettler Electronics Corp. or by a service facility authorized by
Mettler Electronics to perform repair work.
1.6 Package Contents
Your new MTD 4000 comes complete with all the necessary components to perform traction therapy. Below
is a list of items that are included in the shipping carton.
1. MTD 4000
2. New style patient safety switch (ME 40005)
3. Traction rope with hook (ME 40002)
4. Detachable, hospital grade line cord, (ME 40003)
5. Three long and one short mounting screws and four split washers
6. Instruction Manual
1.7 Limited Warranty
The MTD 4000 generating unit is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from date of purchase. During the applicable warranty period Mettler Electronics Corp. will, at its
discretion, either repair or replace the Product without charge for these types of defects.
For service under this warranty, the Product must be returned by the buyer within the applicable warranty
period to Mettler Electronics Corp. Shipping charges to and from Mettler Electronics Corp. under this
warranty must be paid by the buyer. The buyer must also include a copy of the sales receipt or other
proof of the date of purchase. If the Product is returned without proof of the date of purchase, it will
be serviced as an out–of–warranty product at Mettler Electronics Corp.’s prevailing service rates.
Alteration, misuse, or neglect of the Product voids this warranty. Except as specifically set forth
above, Mettler Electronics Corp. makes no warranties, express or implied, including without
limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to
the Product. If any implied warranties apply as a matter of law, they are limited in duration to one
year.
Mettler Electronics Corp. shall not be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or incidental
damages resulting from any defect in or use of the Product.
Any legal action brought by the buyer relating to this warranty must be commenced within one year from the
date any claim arises and must be brought only in the state or federal courts located in Orange County,
California.