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Chapter 7: Cleaning and Maintenance
NOTE: Unless specifically noted for one or the other, the following information is true for both the LT-300 SD
and the LT-300 HD digital video colposcopes.
7.1 Cleaning
To ensure the longevity and performance of the equipment, please pay attention to the maintenance
requirements of the colposcope.
7.1.1 Cleaning the colposcope enclosure and vertical stand
NOTE: This section refers to the cleaning of the enclosure and the vertical stand. DO NOT use this section
to clean the mini LCD or the camera lens.
To clean the colposcope enclosure and vertical stand, please follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the colposcope and unplug it from the power supply.
2. Disconnect all cables, accessories and peripheral devices.
3. Make sure the lens cap is on.
NOTE: If the area around the lens requires cleaning, stop and go to Section 6.1.3 Cleaning the lens. Clean
the lens and surrounding lens area first before proceeding here.
4. Wipe the outer frame with a clean cloth dampened with distilled water when it is necessary per hospital or
clinic cleaning policy.
5. Only disinfect the enclosure and vertical stand when it’s necessary by wiping it with an agent such as 70%
isopropyl alcohol or according to your hospital’s regulations.
6. Then pat dry with a dry cloth.
7. Allow the colposcope to dry completely before using.
NOTE:
• Do not soak the cloth in liquid and use it to wipe the colposcope. Only dampen the cloth to avoid too much
liquid from getting onto the colposcope.
• Do not pour liquid on the colposcope and do not submerge.
• Do not allow any liquid to get inside the colposcope. If any liquid gets into the colposcope, please call the
hospital technical team or an authorized Lutech repair center for assistance. Do not use the colposcope.
• Do not allow any liquid to get onto the lens. If any liquid gets onto the lens, please see section 6.1.3
Cleaning the lens.
• Do not allow any liquid to get onto the mini LCD screen. If any liquid gets onto the mini LCD screen, please
see section 6.1.3 Cleaning the lens.
• Do not touch the cloth to the lens. Only special camera cleaning cloth or tissues may be used for the lens.
• Do not allow any liquid to get inside the connectors located on the colposcope or the power box.
• Do not use steel wire brushes, metal polishing agents or any abrasive materials that will cause damage to
the colposcope panel, frame, and display screen.
• Do not autoclave the colposcope.
7.1.2 Cleaning the colposcope cables
To clean the cables, please follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the colposcope and unplug it from the power supply.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the colposcope, power box, and wall socket.
3. Using a clean cloth dampened with distilled water and gently wipe the cables. Making sure to avoid the
opening of the connectors.
4. Only disinfect the cables when it’s necessary by wiping it with an agent such as 70% isopropyl alcohol or
according to your hospital’s regulations.
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