Gima 31477, Manual

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ENGLISH
OTOSCOPE
FEATURES
The otoscope PARKER is medical equipment suitable to directly examine the external acoustic duct and the tympanic
membrane. The otoscope is provided with a bayonet, is equipped with a 2,5 bulb and is pupplied by two 1.5V alkaline
batteries type C.
the model is provides with a rheostat to adjust the intensity of light, a removable glass allowing a 3X magnification
and an output for air insufflation to check the mobility of the tympanic membrane.
The otoscope PARKER is delivered with three autoclavable specula Ø 2,5 - 3,5 - 4,5 mm.
The product or its components cannot be used for purposes different from the one specified in the present manual.
PRESCRIPTIONS
The product shall be used exclusively with alkaline batteries type “C” correctly installed.
It shall not be dipped into water! When cleaning, make sure that the lamp socket or the battery compartment is not
soaked with water.
The product shall be used by qualified medical personnel only, in out-patients’ department. It is not conceived for
the employment in operation room. Due to its powerful luminous intensity it is unadvisable to directly point it at eyes.
Do not use the equipment in case it is damaged. Apply to your retailer.
Avoid precarious repairs. Repairs shall be carried out with original spare parts only, which shall be installed according
to the intended use.
Since the product is made of corrosion-proof materials suitable for the enviromental conditions foreseen for its normal
use, does not require special care, however it is necessary to store it in a closed place making sure that is protected
from dust and dirt to assure its hygenic conditions. Moreover, it is recommended to store the product in a place which
can be reached easily by the personnel in case of necessity.
UNPACKING
Always remember that packing elements (paper, cellophane, stitches, adhesive tape, etc.) can cut and/or hurt if they
are not carefully handled.
They shall be removed with adequate means and shall not be left at the mercy of irresponsible persons; the same is
valid for tools used to remove packages (scissors, knives, etc.).
After opening the packages, first of all it is necessary to check all pieces and parts composing the product. Check
that they are all present and in perfect conditions.
INSTALLATION
Before using it, it is necessary to insert the batteries into the apposite compartment. Proceed as follows:
- Open the battery compartment. To do this clockwise turn the apposite ring nut located on the handle.
- Once opened, insert the batteries paying attention to the direction of poles (see picture).
- To close the battery compartment, clockwise screw down the ring nut and check that the batteries are in contact
with poles.
In case the otoscope head unit separates from the handle, proceed as follows:
- For versions with bayonet cap, it is necessary to hold the otoscope handle and head group, counter-clockwise turn
this last one until a click is heard, at this point it is possible to take the head off.
- To insert the head, make the bayonet cap grooves match, push the head towards the bottom and clockwise rotate
it.
The operation necessary to remove and replace the speculum is very simple:
Counterclockwise rotate the speculum and draw it out of its seat. To reposition the speculum, insert it into the head
group, make the groove match with the small pivot and clockwise rotate. In case of Otoscopes with bayonet locking
system, proceed as follows: It is necessary to hold the Otoscope handle and head in each hand and turn the head
counter-clockwise until a click is heard. At this point it is possible to take the head off. To re-attach the head, match
the bayonet grooves on both the head and handle, push the head down and turn the head clock wise. The operation
necessary to remove and replace the speculum is very simple:
- Turn the speculum counter clockwise and draw it out of its seat.
- To re-attach the speculum, insert it into the head by matching the grooves with the small pivot and turn clockwise.
OPERATION
First of all it is necessary to choose the size and the type of speculum suitable to the acoustic duct to examine.
Besides the ones provided as standard, on request it is possible to deliver disposable specula with different sizes and
colours (cod. 31491 - 31492 - 31495), which can be assembled on the head by means of an adapter (cod. 31493).
An adapter can be also supplied to install a disposable alligator speculum (cod. 31494) (see picture), suitable to
examine children.
The examiner shall turn on the light by means of the black knurled ring nut located on the handle upper side.
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