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Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
EVIS LUCERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 260 Series OPERATION MANUAL
Inspection of the UP/DOWN angulation mechanism
1. Move the UP/DOWN angulation lock all the way in the opposite direction of
the “F ” mark. Then turn the UP/DOWN angulation control knob in the
“ U” or the “D ” direction until it stops.
2. Confirm that the angle of the bending section is roughly stabilized when the
UP/DOWN angulation control knob is released.
3. Confirm that the bending section straightens out when the UP/DOWN
angulation lock is moved all the way in the “F ” direction and the
UP/DOWN angulation control knob is released.
Inspection of the RIGHT/LEFT angulation mechanism
(except GIF-N260)
1. Turn the RIGHT/LEFT angulation lock all the way in the opposite direction of
the “F ” mark. Then turn the RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob in the
“R ” or the “ L” direction until it stops.
2. Confirm that the angle of the bending section is roughly stabilized when the
RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob is released.
3. Confirm that the bending section straightens out when the RIGHT/LEFT
angulation lock is turned in the “F ” direction and the RIGHT/LEFT
angulation control knob is released.
3.3 Preparation and inspection of accessories
Clean and disinfect or sterilize the air/water valve, suction valve, biopsy valve,
and auxiliary water tube as described in the endoscope’s companion
“REPROCESSING MANUAL” with your endoscope model listed on the cover.
Inspection of the air/water and suction valves
Confirm that the top hole of the air/water valve is not blocked
(see Figure 3.9). If the hole is blocked, air is fed continuously
and patient pain, bleeding, and/or perforation can result.
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