Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH ESG200 User Manual

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Storage and disposal

Exposing the electrosurgical generator to strong impacts, direct sunlight, x-rays, 

radioactivity, liquids or strong magnetic radiation can damage the electrosurgical generator.

 

• Do not store the electrosurgical generator in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight, 

x-rays, radioactivity or liquids.

 

• Do not store the electrosurgical generator in a location that is exposed to strong 

electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwave medical treatment equipment, short-wave 

medical treatment equipment, magnetic resonance imaging equipment, radio or mobile 

phones.

 

• Do not subject the electrosurgical generator to strong impacts during storage.

 

• Place the electrosurgical generator and the foot switch on a stable, level surface.

 

• Store the electrosurgical generator and the foot switch according to the environmental 

conditions described in the chapter “Specifications” on page 90.

When disposing of the product or any of its components, e.g. fuses or packaging material, 

follow all applicable national and local laws and guidelines.

In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic 

equipment (WEEE), the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but 

should be collected separately.

For nationally available return or collection systems contact the Olympus representative.

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2017-01-17