Maintenance
Cleaning the Console
Keep
the
SL/SLx
enclosure
clean
by
applying
soap,
mild
detergent
or
isopropyl
alcohol
(non
‐
reagent
grade)
with
a
soft,
moist
cloth.
Avoid
using
abrasive
or
ammonia
‐
based
cleansers.
Frequency
of
cleaning
is
up
to
the
user
and
may
be
dependent
upon
use
and/or
environmental
conditions.
Turn
the
SL/SLx
off
prior
to
initiating
any
cleaning
procedure.
CAUTION
:
Do
not
open
the
enclosure.
Removing
the
enclosure
and
electrical
shields
may
result
in
exposure
to
dangerous
optical
radiation
and
lethal
electrical
voltages.
There
are
no
user
‐
serviceable
parts
or
functions
inside
the
protective
covers.
NOTE:
The
SL/SLx
enclosure
should
not
be
placed
within
the
sterile
field
of
the
operating
room.
Cleaning the Footswitch
The
footswitch
is
submersible
(IPX8
per
IEC
60529).
To
decontaminate
and
disinfect
the
footswitch:
1.
Disconnect
the
footswitch
from
the
laser
console.
2.
Using
water,
isopropyl
alcohol,
or
enzymatic
detergents
with
mild
pH
such
as
ENZOL®,
remove
all
traces
of
blood
and
other
body
fluids
from
all
exposed
surfaces
of
the
footswitch
assembly
and
the
attached
cable.
3.
Stand
the
footswitch
on
the
end
opposite
the
cord
to
drain
all
fluids.
4.
Submerge
the
footswitch
in
a
CIDEX®
(2.4%
glutaraldehyde)
solution
for
45
minutes
minimum
at
25°C
to
achieve
a
high
level
of
disinfection.
5.
Remove
the
footswitch
from
the
CIDEX
solution.
6.
Stand
the
footswitch
on
the
end
opposite
the
cord
to
drain
all
fluids.
7.
Completely
submerge
the
footswitch
in
water
for
a
minimum
of
1
minute.
Repeat
this
step
two
more
times
using
clean
water
for
each
rinse.
8.
Stand
the
footswitch
on
the
end
opposite
the
cord
to
drain
all
fluids.
9.
Allow
the
footswitch
to
air
‐
dry
completely
before
reusing.
NOTE:
The
connector
is
not
sealed
and
should
not
be
submerged
into
any
cleansing
agent.
OcuLight SL/SLx Operator Manual
PN 13099D-EN
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