Iridex IQ 577 - 5 Maintenance; Inspecting and Cleaning the Laser; Inspecting and Cleaning the Footswitch

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Maintenance
Inspecting and Cleaning the Laser
Clean the outside console covers with soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive or
ammonia-based cleaners.
Periodically inspect the laser, power cords, footswitch, cables, etc., for wear. Do not use if there are
anyexposedorbrokenwires,and/orbrokenconnectors.
1. The equipment covers should be intact; not loose.
2. All knobs and dials should be in proper working order.
3. The switch cap on the Emergency Stop should be intact; not broken.
4. Alleyesafetyfiltersareproperlyinstalled.Nocracksordamagethatmaycauseunintendedstray
laser light to transmit.
5. Alleyesafetyglassesshouldbethecorrecttype(wavelengthandOD).Nocracksordamagethat
may cause unintended stray laser light to transmit.
WARNING: Do not remove covers! Removing covers and shields may result in exposure to
dangerous optical radiation levels and electrical voltages. Only IRIDEX-trained
personnel may access the interior of the laser. The laser has no user serviceable parts.
CAUTION: Turn off the laser before inspecting any delivery device components. Keep the protective
cap over the laser port when the laser is not in use. Always handle fiber-optic cables with
extreme care. Do not coil the cable in a diameter less than 15 cm (6 in.).
Inspecting and Cleaning the Footswitch
To clean the footswitch
1. Disconnect the footswitch from the laser (if applicable).
2. Using water, isopropyl alcohol, or a mild detergent, wipe down the surfaces of the footswitch.
Avoid abrasive or ammonia-based cleaners.
3. Allow the footswitch to air-dry completely before reusing.
4. Reconnect the footswitch to the laser.
NOTE: The cable is not sealed and should not be immersed into any cleansing agent.