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Congratulations on your purchase of the AT555 Auto Non-
Contact Tonometer.
The AT555 is an auto-aligning, non-contact tonometer used to
measure the intraocular pressure of the eye by delivering a
very soft air puff to the eye.
This User’s Guide is designed as a training and reference
manual. We recommend you carefully read and follow the
steps in this guide to ensure optimum performance from your
new instrument.
Please retain this guide for future reference and to share
with other users. Additional copies can be obtained
from your authorized Reichert, Inc. dealer or contact
our Customer Service Department directly at:
Tel: 716-686-4500
Fax: 716 686-4555
E-mail: info@reichert.com
Contraindications
Use of the AT555 is contraindicated in instances of:
•Edematous/ulceratedcornea
•Followingkeratoplasty
•Followingpenetratingtrauma
Introduction
© 2006 Reichert, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec-
tronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Reichert, Inc.
Reichert, Inc. (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and
reliability of this instrument when:
• Assembly,disassembly,repairormodificationismadeby
unauthorized dealers or persons
• Instrument isnot used in accordancewith this User’s
Guide
WARNING: ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THE AT555 MUST
BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL
OR DEALERS THAT ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT
SO THAT CORRECT OPERATION OF THE AT555 IS
MAINTAINED.
WARNING: THE AREA AROUND THE AT555’S NOSEPIECE MAY
CREATE A “PINCH HAZARD.” DO NOT PLACE YOUR
FINGER INTO THE APERTURE SURROUNDING THE
NOSEPIECE.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE
PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURES,
SUCH AS OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THE UNIT
IS THE SAME AS THE VOLTAGE THAT IS INDICATED
ON THE DATA PLATE NEXT TO THE INPUT CORD
RECEPTACLE OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY
OCCUR.
CAUTION: THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO
AN OUTLET WITH AN EARTH GROUND THAT IS
CONNECTED TO THE RECEPTACLE OR DAMAGE TO
THE UNIT MAY OCCUR. DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE
THE GROUND PIN.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING
SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT
OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: USE OF ALCOHOL ON THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
(LCD) MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DISPLAY.
CAUTION: PARTS AND ACCESSORIES USED MUST MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPLICABLE IEC601
SERIES. SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR THE SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION MUST MEET T HE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE IEC601-1-1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STANDARD.
Warnings & Cautions
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