ADC Otoscope / Ophthalmoscope Instrument Set ® Use, Care and Maintenance ®
Thank you for choosing an ADC® Diagnostc Instrument Set. We’re proud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture of each and every diagnostic instrument that bears our name. Every component has been carefully designed to maximize performance.
WARNING: The carrying cases provided with these devices are intended for long term storage or transport between facilities or when shipping devices to and from ADC’s facility for repair or servicing. Carry cases (including internal liners) can NOT be cleaned or disinfected and should be safely discarded if contaminated. Do not carry the case into a contaminated environment. WARNING: When replacing lamp, allow lamp to cool for five minutes before handling.
Handle Care and Maintenance The handle can be cleaned following the guidelines in the ‘Cleaning and Disinfection’ section below. Periodically check the condition of the batteries, making sure there is no sign of corrosion or oxidation. Always replace BOTH batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Remove batteries from handle if instrument will not be used for an extended period of time. Instrument heads Otoscope Head (provided on 5215, 5210, 5211, and 5211V) (Item #5220).
Replacing Halogen lamp: Remove the Ophthalmoscope head by turning counterclockwise. Grab end of lamp from inside base of Ophthalmoscope head and remove. Replace with new lamp (Item #5210-4), taking care not to touch the glass, and align lamp metal guides on side of lamp with grooves in lamp socket. (Fig. 10). Bent Arm Illuminator Head: (Item #5215-TH) This instrument head is designed for examination of the oral cavity in conjunction with the tongue depressor blade, or laryngeal mirror attachments.
following steps in the following order: 1) Select and perform one cleaning procedure based on the components/accessories you are attempting to clean and disinfect. 2) Select and perform one high level disinfection procedure based on the components/accessories you are attempting to disinfect. 3) Allow the components/accessories to dry as per the drying section of these instructions. Failure to perform a cleaning process prior to disinfection can result in contaminated equipment and devices.
tion process. Batteries must be removed from battery handles and the end caps must be removed and disinfected as separate components along with the main portion of the handle. Lenses must be removed from otoscope heads during high level disinfection and drying. The accessories should be fully immersed in the disinfectant for a minimum of 45 minutes. No air bubbles should be visible on the immersed accessories during this soak time.
Instrument head will not connect Specula will not attach properly Loose or misaligned magnifying lens Poor or obstructed view through lens Dim light output Visible corrosion on instrument or accessories Thread/connection is damaged Service required Wrong specula used Use only Welch Allyn brand or compatible Specula mount is damaged Service required Lens mount is damaged Service required Lens is dirty Clean with lint free cloth Lens is damaged Service required Lamp near end of useful life
Aperture or lens wheel will not turn or does so with difficulty Visible corrosion on instrument Dirt in or damage to mechanism Service required Damage from excessive moisture Service required Bent Arm Illuminator and Accessories Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Area No light output Possible Cause Corrective Action Lamp burned out Replace the lamp with ADC part #5211-4 Wrong lamp installed Replace the lamp with ADC part #5211-4 Batteries are depleted Accessories do not attach securely or operate p
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Prepare this product for reuse or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE). If this product is contaminated, this directive does not apply. LIMITED WARRANTY American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC®) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as follows: 1.
