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MAINTENANCE
General
To insure proper operation and to extend the life of
your SKYTRON surgical lighting system, the fol-
lowing preventive maintenance procedures are
recommended.
NOTE
All repairs should be made using only
authorized SKYTRON replacement
parts.
Daily Maintenance
Daily or between cases, the lighthead exterior
should be wiped down with a mild cleaning agent
which will not affect the painted or acrylic parts. Do
not apply or spray cleaning agents directly on the
lighthead.
CAUTION
Use of incompatible cleaning agents
will cause damage to the fixture. Avoid
the use of cleaning solutions which
contain high concentrations of alcohol,
ethelene glycol, phenol, iodophors, or
glutaraldehyde based disinfectancts.
Staining, pitting, discoloration and
diffuser cracking may occur if these are
used.
•Only dissinfectants and cleaners may be used
that are certified from the manufacturer for compat-
ibility with the following materials:
-- Polycarbonate (PC)
-- Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
-- Silicones
•Always consult with the manufacturer of the clean-
ing agent for proper application and use. Always
spot test on an inconspicuous area before use.
•Avoid personal injury. Do not attempt to clean
lighthead unless power is turned off at wall control
and fixture has sufficiently cooled.
•Avoid using excessive amounts of spray clean-
ers. Leakage of fluids into the interior of lighthead
may cause corrosion of electrical components.
Sterilization
The sterilizable handles are constructed of heat
resistant, impact resistant plastic. They should be
cleaned with mild alkaline cleaning products WITH-
OUT active chlorine. Thoroughly rinse off all clean-
ers with water. Ensure that the open side of handles
are face down.
Recommended sterilization parameters for
sterilizable handle:
Steam Sterilization:
134°C (273°F) : 2.3 bars (33.3 PSI)
4 minutes
Always consult current AORN journal recommen-
dations for proper sterilization procedures.
Adjustments
As part of a regular preventive maintenance pro-
gram, it is suggested that a check of the various
positioning axes be made to verify correctness of
tension adjustment. If any lighthead drift is noticed,
all that is usually necessary is a minor adjustment.
Readjustment should be made as per the appropri-
ate instructions contained in the Maintenance
Manual. Also, during a scheduled cleaning of the
lighthead interior, lubrication of the various moving
parts is desirable.
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