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M L X 3 0 0 W A T T X E N O N L I G H T S O U R C E
GENERAL WARNINGS
•TheusershouldcarefullystudytheOperation
and Service Manual before using the equipment
in a clinical environment. Instructions should be
followed, with special attention given to warnings,
controlsanduserspecications.TheManualshould
be available to the appropriate personnel.
•ThisManualcontainsinformationabouttheproper
procedures for preparing this product for its use
and care.
•Beforeeveryprocedure,carefullyinspectthelight
source to ensure it has been properly maintained
and cleaned, and that it is fully functional. DO NOT
use if inspection reveals any damage such as case
damage or loose connectors.
•Followtheinstructionsofothermanufacturer’s
equipment when used in conjunction with this
product.
•Toreducetheriskofreandelectricshock,donot
expose electrical equipment to moisture. When
cleaning, do not immerse any electrical device in
liquid.
•Donotuseorstoreliquidsonorabovethelight
source.
•SAFETYPRECAUTIONSMUSTALWAYSBE
EXERCISED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT OPERATOR/PATIENT
SHOCK, FIRE HAZARD OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.
•Electricshockhazard.Ifunitisnotfunctioning
properly, DO NOT OPEN. Please refer to the
Repair and Return Section of this Manual.
•Allelectricalequipmentmustbeusedwithapproved
hospital grade power cords and power plugs
inserted properly into grounded AC power outlets.
•Thelightsourceshouldneverbeusedinocular
surgery or in a surgical procedure requiring direct
illumination of the eye.
•Usecarenottopointanyberopticcabledirectly
at the eye while operating the light source.
•Thelightsourceproduceshighintensitylight.
Thermal burns can result from improper use of the
lightsourceorfromthelightoutputoftheber
optic cable.
•Takeprecautionstoverifythattheberopticcable
is appropriately suited for the light source. Xenon
and other high illumination light sources. require
premiumberopticcablesinordertoachieve
optimal performance and prevent damage to the
bers,therebydiminishingthequalityofthelight
outputortheusefullifeofberopticcable.
•Takeprecautionsnottotouchordisconnectthe
cableendttingfromtheturretuntiltheLight
Source has been “shut down” for a period of time
andallowedtocool.Thecableendttingwill
remain hot immediately following shut down, which
can cause burns.
•Takeprecautionstonotplaceandrestahotcable
endttingand/orheadlightonapatientorallow
the system to come in contact with un-protected
hands or tissue. The entire system should be
allowed to cool following use. Failure to do so can
cause burns and/or tissue damage.
PRECAUTIONS
•ExplosionHazard.Donotuseinthepresenceof
ammableanesthetics,liquids,vapors,gasesordusts.
•Keepcoolingventandfansfreeofobstructions.
•FIREHAZARD:DONOTDRAPEORCOVERTHE
LIGHT SOURCE WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
•Whenlightsourceisnotinuse,turnoffthepower
or put the unit in stand-by mode.
•Ensurethattheberopticcablematchestheport
type to prevent damaging the optical components
of the light source. For user convenience, the light
source has a turret with labeled selectable ports.
•Donotusetheheadlightatdistancesoflessthan
10” (25cm).