Atmos Scope - Checking the Glass Surfaces; Performing a Leakage Test

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Setting up and starting up
3.6.1 Checking the glass surfaces
• Visual inspection of the glass surfaces. The surfaces must be clean and smooth.
• If impairments are found during inspection, observe the notes on the cause and
how to remedy it in the chapter “7 Troubleshooting” on page 42.
3.6.2 Performing a leakage test
• Check whether the tube of the leakage tester is correctly attached to the
leakage tester.
• Attach the adapter for the leakage test onto the valve and turn it by 90° in a
clockwise direction. The tester is then rmly attached to the endoscope and
cannot be removed.
• Generate a test pressure of maximum 160 mmHg by pumping on the leakage
tester.
• Wait 30 s and observe the pressure If the value on the manometer display
drops continuously, do not place the endoscope in liquid as the device has a
leak. In this case, please send in the device for repair.
& Vent the system by pressing the red button on the leakage tester.
& Unlock and remove the adapter for the leakage test by pressing and turning it by
90°.
& The leakage test is mandatory before each use, cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization or any other immersion process.