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2) Inspection of insertion tube exibility
a) Form an arch with the Insertion Tube as shown in the gure below.
Figure 2.3
b) Gently raise/lower the left/right hands alternately and conrm equal exibility
for the length of the loop. Do NOT use the endoscope if there are any:
• extraordinarily rigid portion which do not bend as easily as the rest of the arch.
• extraordinarily exible portions which bend much more than the rest of the arch.
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
c) Repeat steps a) and b) above until the inspection of the entire insertion tube is
complete. If the endoscope fails the inspection above;
• Do NOT use the endoscope and
• Contact your local PENTAX service facility.
Approx.
30cm
Approx. 20cm