User's Manual Part 1

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Constellation
®
Vision System
Cautions and Warnings
Please contact Alcon for instrument setup and in-service training.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact your local
Alcon representative or the Technical Services Department. For locations outside the
USA, please contact your local authorized Alcon Service/Sales office.
• Good clinical practice dictates the testing for adequate irrigation, aspiration flow,
and operation as applicable for each handpiece prior to entering the eye.
• Do not use the Constellation
®
Vision System system near flammable anesthetics.
• Use only Alcon-supplied A.C. power cords. Prior to plugging the power cord into
its power source, ensure that the proper voltage selection has been made. See Care
and Maintenance section of this manual for instructions.
• Provide at least two feet of clearance at the rear of the unit for fan intakes and
exhausts. This ensures unrestricted air flow for adequate console cooling.
• A handle on the instrument cart is used for moving the instrument. The cart should
be pulled, not pushed, over elevator and door thresholds.
WARNING!
The Constellation
®
Vision System power cord is a medical grade power cord with
the least leakage current per foot rating available. Extension of the power cord
by hospital staff is not recommended. Unauthorized extension of the power cord
could result in injury.
Presurgical Setup Instructions
Presurgical setup instructions must be performed as outlined in this manual. If an
error message is displayed on the front panel, refer to Troubleshooting of this Manual.
If a problem persists, DO NOT PROCEED. Contact your local Alcon Surgical
Service Representative.
NOTE: If an inconsistency exists between the setup instructions in this manual and
the Directions For Use (DFU) supplied with a consumable pak, follow the DFU.
Vitreous Probes
Do not operate vitreous probes in air. This could result in performance degradation
and/or potential hazard.