Interacoustics Impedance Audiometer Titan Manual De Instrucciones página 7

6. Be sure to use only stimulation intensities acceptable to the patient.
7. When presenting contralateral stimuli using the insert phones – do not insert the phones or
in any way try to conduct measurements, without a correct insert ear tip in place.
8. When presenting contralateral stimuli using headphones – do not try to conduct
measurements without the MX41 cushion in place.
9. Clean the headphone cushion regularly using a recognized disinfectant.
10. We recommend using a new ear tip for each patient.
1. Careful handling of the instrument whenever in contact with a patient should be given high
priority. Calm and stable positioning while testing is preferred for optimal accuracy.
2. The Titan should be operated in a quiet environment, so that measurements are not
influenced by outside acoustic noises. This may be determined by an appropriately skilled
person trained in acoustics. OSHA defines a quiet room for audiometric hearing testing in
its guideline OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.
3. It is recommended that the instrument be operated within an ambient temperature range of
15°C / 59°F – 35°C / 95°F.
4. Storage in temperatures below 0C /32F and above 50C /122F may cause permanent
damage to the instrument and its accessories.
5. The headphone and insert phone are calibrated to the shoulder box of this instrument –
introducing transducers from other equipment requires a re-calibration.
6. Never clean the transducer housing with water or insert non-specified instruments into the
transducer.
7. Do not drop and avoid other undue impact to this device. If the instrument is dropped or
otherwise damaged, return it to the manufacturer for repair and/or calibration. Do not use
the instrument if any damage is suspected.
8. Although the instrument fulfils the relevant EMC requirements, precautions should be taken
to avoid unnecessary exposure to electromagnetic fields, e.g. from mobile phones etc. If
the device is used adjacent to other equipment, caution must be taken to observe that no
mutual disturbance appears.
9. The temperature of the battery pack in the thermal printer will rise if it is powered through
both the printer‟s power supply and through the RJ12 cable to the cradle. Use either one or
the other power connections, but never both, as this may severely reduce the lifetime of
the battery.
10. The connectors marked with the symbol shown below should not be touched without taking
necessary ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions.
11. The best way to protect the Titan from ESD is to avoid the build-up of electrostatic charges
through the use of conductive footwear and floor coverings. Humidification of the air is also
an effective preventive means. Failing to comply with these measures can cause the build-
up of voltage levels of several thousand volts. If the Titan is subjected to such an ESD
pulse, it may be necessary to remove the battery for a few seconds and then restart the
instrument.
Titan Instruction for Use - English
Date: 2011-06-06 Page 3/25