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12. Check the electrical contacts for any attachment of foreign materials such as residual chemical
solution, water deposit, sebum, dust and gauze lint, etc.
Note
In case there are any attachment of foreign material or the endoscope has been left unused
for a prolonged period of time, wipe the electrical contacts with gauze moistened with
70% – 90% medical grade ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. After wiping, dry the electrical contacts
sufficiently.
13. Ensure that the electrical contacts are sufficiently dry.
Inspection of the angulation mechanism
Ensure that there is nothing near the bending section that would hinder its operation, and inspect the
angulation mechanism while the insertion portion is kept straight.
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Inspection of bending function
Warning
Do NOT use an endoscope that can NOT be smoothly angulated, can NOT be fully angulated
in any direction, or has excessive play in the angulation control lever. Use of an endoscope
with any of these conditions may result in damage to the device, malfunction during use,
and /or patient injury.
1. Turn the up /down angulation lock lever and right / left angulation lock knob in the “F
►
” direction
until they stop to release the lock of the angulation control knobs.
Figure 3.9
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