Eickemeyer KOWA SL-17 User manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the KOWA SL-17. This manual provides a description of the operating
procedures and important precautions to be observed during its use. Please read this manual carefully to ensure
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manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.
OperationalconsiderationsforsafetyThis manual describes important precautions to be observed when you use the instrument to ensure that the
instrument is used safely without causing any damage to the human body or property of the purchaser and
other persons.
The following designations and pictorial symbols should be fully comprehended before reading the manual.
Meanings of designations
Warning Improper operation may result in serious injury*1 or death.
Caution Improper operation may result in bodily injury*2 or property damage*3.
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outpatient treatment.
*3 Damage to property means extensive damage to a house and/or household goods as well as a domestic animal and pet.
Meanings of symbols
Graphical indication of any warning and caution.
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sage on or near a pictorial symbol.
Graphical indication of prohibited operation (prohibitive item).
What is prohibited is explicitly and pictorially indicated by a picture or its associated mes-
sage on or near a pictorial symbol.
Graphical indication of any mandatory action (obligatory item).
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Disclaimer
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Introduction
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Warning
Prohibitory
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Kowa or your authorized Kowa dealer for inspection.
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The air vent shown in the illustration must not be obstructed. Obstructing the air vent may
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electrical shock.
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than a Kowa designated repair facility will void the warranty.
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Caution
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Do not place the hands between the revolving arm and the coupled arm. It may lead to injury if
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when adjusting interpupillary distance.
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electric shock.
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do so may result in dead batteries.
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of the battery box.
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so that it does not come loose and result in injury or property damage. It may lead to injury if it
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Meanings of symbols
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1. Operating environment
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instrument. Strictly observe the following environmental conditions.
Operational Transport and storage
Environmental temperature 10 to 35℃−15 to ＋55℃Relative humidity 30 to 90% 10 to 95%
Atmospheric pressure 800 to 1,060 hPa WRK3D
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2. Precautions for electrical systems
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3. Precautions when using this instrument
1) Disinfect all parts accessible by the patient with alcohol.
2) Handle the instrument carefully and do not subject it to strong impact. Do not operate the instrument after it has
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・Severe damage or deterioration of the exterior
・Deterioration or leaking of batteries
4) Never disassemble or adjust this instrument by yourself as it involves precision parts which require special tools.
5) Always cover this instrument with dust cover when not in use in order to protect.
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4. Disposal precautions
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disposal is handled by a licensed industrial waste disposal contractor in accordance with the applicable regulations
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Precautions for batteries and charger
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The KOWA SL-17 uses 4 pcs of AAA batteries [Alkaline or Ni-MH]. Handle batteries in accordance with the following items.
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・Make sure that batteries are inserted in the instrument in correct polarity positions.
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for extended periods (three months or longer). Leaving the batteries inside the instrument for
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contact the respective battery or charger manufacturers.
Operating precautions
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Precautions: use of medical electrical system
1. Electrical devices which constitute KOWA SL-17 system
This instrument constitutes medical electric system by connecting with the following optional accessories.
-Recommended camera (RICOH PENTAX series)
In order to take or save the picture with camera connection adapter of SL-17.
Recommended camera can be installed in patient environment (within a radius of 1.5m around a patient).
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secure system according to notes currently written here.
2. Precautions for use of medical electrical system
1) Any medical electrical equipment that is connected to this system to compose a medical system must
comply with EN 60601-1.
2) Any non-medical electrical equipment that is connected to this system to compose a medical system must
comply with safety standards of EN or ISO provisions applicable to such non-medical electrical equipment.
3) The system which consists of this instrument and other electrical devices (here in after referred to as
“this system”) must comply with EN 60601-1 when may be installed and used all within a limited patient
environment
4) This system must comply with safety standards of EN or ISO provisions when may be installed and used
outside patient environment.
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6) Do not turn ON the power switch until all devices are completely connected.
7) Do not place or install the devices and the system components on the unstable or inclined table.
3. Daily maintenance and cleaning
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excessive soils. Do not use chemicals or solvents such as thinner or benzene. (As the monitor screen
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Operational considerations for a hospital grade electrical
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2. The following items shall be considered when installing the instrument.
1) Install at a location away from water or accidental splashing.
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4) Instrument must not be installed at locations where chemicals are stored or gasses are generated.
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3. The following items shall be considered before using the instrument.
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2) Use of other instruments and appliances on the same power outlet is liable to cause errors and incorrect
output resulting in incorrect diagnosis or hazards.
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4. The following items shall be considered when using the instrument.
1) Make sure to minimize the time required for diagnosis.
2) Always assure that the instrument and patient are in good condition.
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of the instrument while assuring the patient’s safety.
4) Do not allow the patient to touch any part of the instrument except for the forehead rest.
5. The following items shall be considered after using the instrument.
1) The following shall be considered regarding storage location.
(ⅰ) Store at a location away from water or accidental splashing.
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(ⅳ) Instrument must not be stored at locations where chemicals are stored or gasses are generated.
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3) The instrument must be cleaned after using so that there will be no problem when using it again.
6. In case of a problem or malfunction, do not attempt to repair the instrument by yourself. Appropriately
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8. Maintenance
1) Periodically check the instrument and its components for any abnormality.
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that it is in normal condition and operates safely.
9. Be careful of the possibility that incorrect operation may be caused by strong electromagnetic waves.
This instrument is examined based on EN 60601-1-2.
The purpose of this standard is to keep safety against the dangerous obstacle in typical medical facilities.
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relocate this instrument and other apparatus or extend the distance between those instruments.
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Components and supplies
Main unit and accessories
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Stand : 1 Instruction manual : 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................IMeaningsofsymbols..................................................................................IIIOperatingprecautions...............................................................................IVPrecautions:useofmedicalelectricalsystem......................................VOperationalconsiderationsforahospitalgradeelectricalinstrument(safetyandaccidentprevention)..........................................................VIComponentsandsupplies.......................................................................VIIContents.....................................................................................................VIII1Instrumentdescription.........................................................................11.1Intendeduse....................................................................................................................11.2Overview...........................................................................................................................11.3Features............................................................................................................................11.4Nameandfunctionofeachpart...............................................................................22Preparation.............................................................................................32.1Insertingbatteriesinthemainunit..........................................................................32.2
Adjustinginterpupillarydistanceand
diopter........................................................33Howtouse.............................................................................................53.1Howto
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Howtooperateotherfunctions......................................................................................5
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Howtousethestand..........................................................................................................6
3.4Howtofitoptionalitem...............................................................................................74Maintenanceandinspection...............................................................94.1Regularmaintenance....................................................................................................94.2Dailyinspection..............................................................................................................94.3
Replacingbatteries(whenthelightintensitycontroldialblinks)........................10
4.4Cleaning..........................................................................................................................115Troubleshooting..................................................................................126Specifications.......................................................................................137Electromagneticcompatibility..........................................................14
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1.1 Intended use
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epithelium to the posterior capsule. It is used to aid in the diagnosis of diseases or trauma which affect the
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1.2 Overview
The KOWA SL-17 is a portable slit-lamp run by 4 pcs of AAA batteries [Alkaline or Ni-MH].
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1.4 Name and function of each part
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2 Preparation
2.1 Inserting batteries in the main unit
Remove the battery box from the main unit.
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battery box. The method of inserting batteries is to insert from the +
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damage or injury.
④Push the lamp switch to see if the lamp and the light intensity control dial light.
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2.2
Adjusting interpupillary distance and
diopter
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①Adjusting interpupillary distance
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interpupillary distance width by rotating both prism boxes in opposite
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into the eyepiece with each eye while slowly turning it to its minus (-)
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3.1 How to
operate
the slit lamp
①Use the grip to hold the main unit securely in your hand.
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and the main unit.
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observation of eye.
3.2
How to operate other functions
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Turn the magnifying power select lever to the left as indicated by
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Turn it to the right to select a magnifying power of 10.
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point marking a red dot.
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shape.
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How to use
3.3
How to use the stand
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②Hold the main unit by the grip and insert it horizontally into the stand.
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injury.
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①Open the upper cover located on the top of the main unit with a
toothpick or similar device.
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③Rotating and loosening the set screw spring the forehead rest back
and forth.
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cause injury.
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Upper cover
Fitting screw
Fixing base
Set screw
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How to use
3.4.2 Camera connection adapter
①Open the upper cover located on the top of the main unit with a
toothpick or similar device.
②Loosen the locking screw attached to right and left both sides of the
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not project.
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so that it does not come loose and result in injury or property damage. It may lead to injury if
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This instrument is a precision instrument and daily maintenance and inspection may affect the imaging results.
Please read this section carefully in order to use this instrument correctly and safely.
4.1 Regular maintenance
ƔMake sure to place the dust cover on the instrument after use.
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ƔClean the terminal part of the main unit and the battery box and batteries with a soft piece of cloth not
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remove batteries from the battery box.
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4.2 Daily inspection
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Inspection item Procedure Acceptability criteria
Main unit
(
slit-lamp
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Enclosure Visually verify that there is no
problem. There is no deformation.
Projection lens
Objective lens
Lens of eyepieces
Visually verify that there are no
flaws or c on ta minants on t he
lenses.
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Lamp switch Operate the switch to see if it
works normally.
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light intensity control dial should
light.
Slit-disk
Spot-disk
Move the disk to see that it moves
without any problems and has
clicks.
The disk should move smoothly.
There should be clicks.
Magnifying power
select lever
Move the lever to see that it moves
without any problems. The lever should move smoothly.
Light intensity
control dial
Move the dial to see that it moves
without any problems. The dial should move smoothly.
Rating label
Visually check that the label is
securely installed and that all
indications are clearly visible.
Th e la be l mu st be s ecu rel y
installed.
All indications must be clearly
visible.
Terminal part Visually check if the terminal parts
are soiled.
They should not be soiled or
black.
Battery
box
Enclosure Visually verify that there is no
problem. There is no deformation.
Terminal part Visually check if the terminal parts
are soiled.
They should not be soiled or
black.
Stand Enclosure Visually verify that there is no
problem. There is no deformation.
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4 Maintenance and inspection
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Maintenance and inspection
4.3
Replacing batteries (when the light intensity control dial blinks)
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Please replace with new batteries.
Remove the battery box from the main unit.
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out to remove it.
②Remove batteries by pressing the (+)part shown in the right picture.
③Insert new batteries.
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batteries.)
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recommended by the manufacturer of the battery.
(See the instruction manual of the charger for how to charge the battery.)
Dispose of dry cell batteries and rechargeble batteries in accordance with the designated disposal method.
Battery types and continuous lighting minutes
Type of battery Rough guide for continuous lighting minutes at maximum intensity
Rechargeable batteriy
140 minutes
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temperature is 25℃Dry cell batteriy
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performance.
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