Candela AlexTriVantage, Operator'S Manual

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8501-00-1800, Revision 05 Confidential 4-5
Candela Corporation AlexTriVantage Laser System
Maintaining the Fiber Optic Delivery System
The AlexTriVantage laser delivery system utilizes fiber optics that can be damaged if
subjected to excessive bending. To avoid damage to the optical fiber, limit bends to a radius
of 6 inches (15 cm) or greater.
Always cap the proximal connector of the fiber with the attached rubber cap whenever the
fiber is not installed on the laser.
Maintaining the Water Cooling System
The system is cooled with deionized (DI) or distilled water. The water level should be
checked weekly. You should also check the level if you receive a fault message preceded by
a “7”, which indicates a fault in the DI system.
The water cooling system holds about 3/4 of a gallon of DI water. The water tank is located
on the rear of the laser system.
To check the water level:
1. Turn off the laser and allow it to cool down.
2. Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise to remove.
3. Inspect the water level by looking into the reservoir filler bottleneck.
4. Fill with DI water until the water is within ½ to 1 inch from the top of the reservoir.
5. Replace the filler cap and tighten.
6. After the reservoir is completely refilled, restart the laser system and allow the system
to warm up.
Warning: Always put the laser system into Standby or Off before checking,
cleaning, and/or replacing the Delivery System, the Handpiece or the
Distance Gauge.