Ametek Reichert PSL User manual

PSL
Portable Slit Lamp
User’s Guide

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15090-101 REV. H 3
Table of Contents
Warnings & Cautions.................................................................................................. 4
Symbol Information..................................................................................................... 8
Introduction................................................................................................................. 9
Indication for Use............................................................................................. 9
Contraindications............................................................................................. 9
Instrument Setup ...................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 10
 PartsIdentication ..........................................................................................11
Battery Installation ......................................................................................... 13
Eyepiece Check............................................................................................. 13
Operating Instructions............................................................................................... 14
Focusing and Adjusting Interpupilary Distance (IPD) .................................... 14
Illumination Control........................................................................................ 15
Slit Width ....................................................................................................... 16
Selecting a Filter............................................................................................ 16
Forehead Support.......................................................................................... 16
 MagnicationChange.................................................................................... 17
Cleaning & Maintenance........................................................................................... 18
Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 18
Storage .......................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 19
Chart of Common Errors ............................................................................... 19
Specications............................................................................................................ 20
Disposal......................................................................................................... 21
 Classications................................................................................................ 21
Warranty ................................................................................................................... 22

15090-101 REV. H4
Reichert Technologies (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this instru-
ment when:
• Assembly,disassembly,repair,ormodicationismadebyunauthorizeddealersorpersons.
• Instrument is not used in accordance with this User’s Guide.
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO RISK OF INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING: UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT THIS DEVICE BE
PURCHASED ONLY BY A PHYSICIAN OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A
PHYSICIAN.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE. THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR
AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED IN A
MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES.
WARNING: DO NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
FROM THE MANUFACTURER. ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THIS INSTRUMENT MUST
BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WHO ARE TRAINED BY
REICHERT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY MODIFICATION
TO THIS UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY REICHERT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MODIFIED,APPROPRIATE INSPECTION AND TESTING
MUST BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THE BATTERY CHARGER IS THE
SAME AS THE VOLTAGE THAT IS INDICATED ON THE DATAPLATE OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY. THE BATTERY
SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WITH THE BATTERY SPECIFIED IN THE SUPPLIED BATTERY
CHARGING MANUAL. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY CAUSE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
WARNING: THE CHARGER SHOULD BE PLACED IN AN AREA AWAY FROM THE PATIENT’S
TREATMENT VICINITY TO AVOID THE POSSIBLE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Warnings & Cautions (continued)

15090-101 REV. H 5
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE A SHORTING DEVICE BETWEEN THE BATTERY TERMINALS,
OR ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BECOME WET. MISUSE OR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS
BATTERY MAY CAUSE IT TO BECOME VERY HOT, IGNITE OR EXPLODE. DAMAGE TO THIS
UNIT AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE INSTRUMENT IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF FLUID LEAKING
FROM THE BATTERY. BATTERIES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAY CONTAIN
FLUIDS THATARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DIRECT CONTACT WITH SUCH FLUIDS
MAY CAUSE BURNS, BLINDNESS OR DEATH.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE BATTERIES TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 55°C (131°F),
DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERIES, OR DAMAGE TO THIS UNITAND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: NEVER ALLOW LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE BATTERY TO GET IN YOUR EYES
OR MOUTH AS THIS LIQUID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. IF IT COMES IN
CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR MOUTH, FLUSH THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
WARNING: TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE
CONNECTED TO A SUPPLY MAINS WITH PROTECTIVE EARTH OR DAMAGE TO THIS
INSTRUMENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET WITH AN EARTH
GROUND. DO NOT REMOVE OR DEFEAT THE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ON POWER
INPUT CONNECTOR OR THE UNIT’S POWER CORD OF THIS INSTRUMENT OR DAMAGE TO
IT AND/OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE USES A HIGH BRIGHTNESS, CLASS I WHITE LED AS ITS LIGHT
SOURCE. DO NOT IRRADIATE APATIENT’S PUPIL FORALONG TIME USINGTHIS LED LIGHT
SOURCE BECAUSE YOU MAY DAMAGE THE PATIENT’S EYESIGHT.
WARNING: THE RETINAL EXPOSURE DOSE FOR A PHOTOCHEMICAL HAZARD IS A
PRODUCT OF THE RADIANCE AND THE EXPOSURE TIME. IF THE VALUE OF RADIANCE
WERE REDUCED IN HALF, TWICE THETIME WOULD BE NEEDED TO REACH THE MAXIMUM
EXPOSURE LIMIT.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF
FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND YOUNG
CHILDREN TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING SWALLOWED. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
Warnings & Cautions (continued)