PULSAR Minimal Stress Installation and operating Manual
OPTIKON 2000
Cod. 111001EN 2012-02-16 Rev.J
10-3
SYMPTOMS CORRECTIVE ACTION
“MAJOR LEAKAGE” a) Test chamber is not installed on the sleeve. Ensure
that the test chamber is properly installed on the
sleeve.
b) I/A lines are not connected to the handpiece.
Connect the I/A lines from the cassette to the phaco
handpiece.
No irrigation:
“NO IRRIGATION”
No irrigation flowing, irrigation clamp on the line from
the drip chamber is closed. Open the clamp and
restart priming procedure.
Aspiration occluded:
“ASPIRAT OCCLUD”
The aspiration line is partially occluded. Handpiece
and tip may have not been properly cleaned before
sterilization. Replace tip and/or handpiece.
Minor leakage:
“MINOR LEAKAGE”
There is a minor leakage in the I/A system.
a) I/A connectors are not fully engaged in the
handpiece connectors. Push connectors in.
b) The tube or the test chamber is not correctly
assembled. Verify that the test chamber is fully
engaged on the sleeve and that the sleeve is
properly positioned on the handpiece.
Check the tip:
“CHECK TIP”
a) Loose titanium tip. Screw the tip properly into the
handpiece by using ring spanner.
b) Damaged titanium tip. Inspect the tip and replace if
necessary.
Damaged U/S handpiece. Replace it.
VIT (Vitrectomy)
Vitrectomy handpiece will not operate
when the footswitch is depressed.
a) You are involuntarily hitting aspiration only
footswitch (left side). Press main footswitch only.
b) Handpiece connector not properly engaged.
Ensure that the connector is properly engaged.
c) Faulty handpiece. Replace it.
Diathermy System
No diathermy power output to the
handpiece when footswitch is depressed.
a) Loose connection of cable to console or to
handpiece (in case of microforceps). Insert plug
appropriately.
b) Faulty diathermy handpiece. Replace it.
c) Some dirt on probe tip. Clean it.