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5.1 General information on cleaning and disinfection
Prior to cleaning
Medical microscopes like the ATMOS i View need to be fail-safe and absolutely reliable at all times.
Therefore, we recommend prior to every use:
if
necessary
5.2 Cleaning the mechanical microscope surface
All mechanical surfaces of the ATMOS i View must be wipe-cleaned and disinfected after each application.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleansing agents.
Residues can be removed with a mixture made from equal parts of ethyl alcohol and distilled water to which a drop of standard
dishwashing liquid is added.
If fluids have penetrated the ATMOS i View, it must be sent in and may only be used after being checked by a person authorized by
ATMOS.
Disconnect the power plug prior to cleaning and disinfecting the microscope surface.
For sterile covering of the device, single-use sterilization drapes may be used. The sterilization drapes may only be used once. Affix
the drape loosely so that there is enough room left for the microscope support and the unit. The drapes must be especially loose
around the hand grips, as the physician must be able to use the operating elements through the cover.
5.3 Cleaning the lenses/eyepieces
5.3.1 Cleaning optical surfaces
The multilayer T* coating of optical components (e.g., eyepieces, lenses) results in optimum image quality.
Image quality could be reduced even by the slightest contamination of the optics or by fingerprints. In order to protect the inter
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nal optics from dust, the microscope should never be left without a safety cover, HD adapter, lens, binocular tube, or eyepieces
installed when it is not in use.
After use, the microscope should be covered in order to protect it from dust. Always store lenses, eyepieces, and accessories that
are not being used in clean, dust-free cases.
The external surfaces of optical components should only be cleaned when necessary.
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Dust that has accumulated on the optical surfaces can be blown off or removed with a soft, clean brush.
5.3.2 Cleaning the optical surface of the endoscope connection
The endoscope connection is protected against contamination and humidity by an end glass cover. This glass cover must also be
cleaned and cared for like the other optical surfaces of the ATMOS i View. This can be done by following the instructions for clean
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ing optical surfaces.
On delivery, the endoscope connection is protected against contamination and humidity with a cover.
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The described measures relating to cleaning and dis-
infection or sterilization do not substitute the relevant
instructions which must be adhered to prior to operation!
• All disinfectants used for disinfecting the ATMOS i View
must be approved.
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Always observe the concentration specifications and
instructions by the respective manufacturer!
5.0 Cleaning and care
