Ametek Reichert Endurance Tilt Chair and Stand User manual

Endurance™
Tilt Chair and Stand
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................................ 4
Symbols........................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 5-10
Contents of Packaging ............................................................................................................... 12
Features and Functions......................................................................................................... 11-13
Installation and Assembly...................................................................................................... 14-19
Lower Instrument Arm Assembly.......................................................................................... 14
Vertical Post Assembly ......................................................................................................... 15
Optional Third Arm Installation ............................................................................................. 16
Refractor Arm Assembly....................................................................................................... 16
Overhead Lamp Assembly ................................................................................................... 17
Lower Instrument Arm .................................................................................................... 18
Counterbalance Adjustment ........................................................................................... 18
Refractor Arm ................................................................................................................. 18
Counterbalance Adjustment ........................................................................................... 18
Chair and Stand Set-Up ....................................................................................................... 19
Operation.................................................................................................................................... 19
Lower Instrument Arm .......................................................................................................... 19
Control Panel........................................................................................................................ 20
Main ON/OFF Switch...................................................................................................... 20
Chair UP/DOWN Switch ................................................................................................. 20
Lower Instrument Arm Outlet Switch.............................................................................. 20
Chart Projector Outlet Switch ......................................................................................... 20
Accessory Outlet Switches............................................................................................. 20
Charging Wells ............................................................................................................... 20
Overhead Lamp ON/OFF Intensity Controls .................................................................. 21
Corded Instrument Voltage Selector............................................................................... 21
Overhead Lamp.............................................................................................................. 21
Chair Operation .............................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 23
Accessories................................................................................................................................ 23
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 24
Storage and Transportation ........................................................................................................ 24
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 24
Warranty..................................................................................................................................... 25
Notes..................................................................................................................................... 26-27

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Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR DEFEAT THE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ON THE ENDURANCE
TILT CHAIR AND STAND POWER INPUT CONNECTOR OR THE UNIT’S POWER CORD. DAMAGE TO THE
ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND STAND AND OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THE ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND STAND SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE. THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND THE PER-
FORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED
BY REICHERT OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORE OPENING ANY OF THE COVERS ON THE CHAIR
AND STAND.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF STATIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH THE OVERHEAD LAMP AND
PATIENT AT THE SAME TIME.
CAUTION: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT CORRECT OPERATION OF THE ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND
STAND IS MAINTAINED, ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED PERSON-
NEL THAT ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS.
CAUTION: THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY OF THE ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND STAND CONTAINS ELEC-
TROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS). SUCH COMPONENTS MAY BE SENSITIVE TO HIGH
VOLTAGES PRODUCED BY STATIC CHARGES FROM THE HUMAN BODY. DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE
COVERS OF THE ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND STAND WITHOUT TAKING PROPER PRECAUTIONS OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THE
ENDURANCE TILT CHAIR AND STAND OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: DO NOT RAISE AND LOWER THE CHAIR EXCESSIVELY. CONSTANT RAISING AND
LOWERING OF THE CHAIR MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE UNIT.
Symbol Information
The following symbols appear on the instrument:
CAUTION: Indicates that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the
User’s Guide.
WARNING: The lightning bolt with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of” “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
Alternating Current – Indicates the instrument operates on alternating current.
Consult Instructions for Use – Indicates that important operating and maintenance instructions
are included in the User’s Guide.
Warnings and Cautions
Symbol Information
[REF] Catalog Number Date of Manufacture
I O ON/OFF

Hot Surface Hazard Warning
Type B-Class 1 Product Symbol Consult Instructions for Use
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Endurance Tilt Chair and Stand.
This User’s Guide is designed as a training and reference manual for operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting. We recommend that you read it carefully prior to use and follow the instructions in the
guide to ensure optimum performance of your new products.
Please retain this manual for future reference and to share with other users. Additional copies can be
obtained from your authorized Reichert dealer or from the Reichert Customer Service department.
Contact information is provided at the end of this guide.
Unpacking
Unpacking the Endurance Tilt Chair
Introduction
1. Remove the plastic banding from the top of
the box.

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3. Lift the carton off the chair.
4. Using a 14 mm wrench, remove the large
screws on the board at the front of the chair.
Unpacking
Unpacking the Endurance Tilt Chair
2. Remove the six screws (three each on
opposite sides of the box) that secure the
carton to the pallet.

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Unpacking (continued)
5. Remove the remaining packing materials from
the chair. Retain the box with additional parts
for set-up. Carefully slide the chair off the pallet.
1. Remove the plastic banding straps from the
shipping carton.
Unpacking the Endurance Stand

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2. Remove the six screws (three each on opposite
sides of the box) that secure the carton to the
pallet.
Unpacking (continued)
3. Lift the carton off the stand.
5. Cut the wire ties that secure the pole for the
stand inside the box and remove it.

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Unpacking (continued)
6. The plastic covering on the stand is secured
with staples.Carefully pull away the plastic
wrap.
8. Remove the boards that secure the base of
the stand to the pallet.
7. The stand is packed with the lower arm
mounted and two boxes of parts.

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9. Using a 14 mm wrench remove the large
screws that secure the board at the front of
the pallet.
Unpacking (continued)
10. Remove the plastic wrap from the stand
and boxes.
11. Remove the boxes from the stand and
carefully slide the stand off the pallet.
Retain the boxes with additional parts
for set-up.