Candela AlexTriVantage, Operator'S Manual

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4-4 Confidential 8501-00-1800, Revision 05
Candela Corporation AlexTriVantage Laser System
To disinfect the Handpieces or Distance Gauges:
Wipe them with a gauze pad moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the internal optical surfaces of the
Handpieces.
Autoclaving of Distance Gauges is acceptable.
If the lens inside the Handpiece becomes contaminated, it should be cleaned immediately, or
else the laser beam will burn the contamination onto the lens surface.
To clean the lens:
1. Moisten a cotton applicator with alcohol or acetone. Isopropyl alcohol is recommended
to minimize streaking.
2. Wipe the lens once. Make a single pass in one direction then lift the applicator off the
lens.
3. Discard the used applicator. (If the lens is wiped more than once with the same
applicator, the contamination will spread around the lens.)
4. Repeat using new applicators for each single pass until the contamination has been
removed.
A Handpiece with minor deposits burned onto the lens can still be used for treatment. The
calibration procedure will compensate for the resulting loss in Handpiece transmission to
ensure that the proper energy is delivered.
Cleaning the Touch Screen/Display Panel
Always handle the Touch Screen/Display Panel with care. It is recommended that you
periodically clean the glass touch screen as follows:
Use isopropyl alcohol or a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Avoid using cleaners other than
glass cleaners.
Apply the cleaner with a soft cloth. Avoid using gritty cloths.
Always dampen the cloth and then clean the screen.