Preparation before Surgery
Leica M525 F20/CT20 / Ref. 10 715 156 / Version 01
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7.2 Cleaning the optical accessories
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X
Inspect the cleanliness of the eyepieces and objective as well as
any photo or TV attachments as appropriate.
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X
Remove dust and dirt.
7.3 Mounting the accessories
WARNING
Danger of fatal electrical shock!
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X
The Leica M525 F20/CT20 surgical microscope may be
connected to a grounded safety socket only.
WARNING
Danger of tilting if load exceeds permitted load!
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X
The load placed on the microscope interface must not
exceed 6.5 kg.
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Connect the power cable.
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Switch on the main switch.
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Engage the footbrakes (see chapter 7.1).
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Equip the Leica M525 F20/CT20 surgical microscope with all
accessories for use.
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Position handles as needed for the forthcoming operation.
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Connect the provided footswitch and check the settings.
7.4 Balancing the Leica M525 F20/
CT20 surgical microscope
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Balancing the Leica M525 F20/CT20 (see chapter 7.12).
7.5 Setting up eyepieces
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Adjust the eyebase and interpupillary distance (see page
30
).
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Set diopter values for users (see page
30
).
7.6 Configuring control unit
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See page 32.
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Check settings of the handles (see page 36).
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Check that all accessories are correctly connected and securely
attached.
7.7 Performing function checks
Illumination
Leave the illumination on for at least 5 minutes, as
otherwise luminosity will decrease rapidly.
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X
Switch on the illumination.
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X
Using the toggle switch for illuminator 1/2 (4, page 9), check
both xenon lamps for proper function.
Footswitch/handswitch
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X
Test all footswitch/handswitch functions.
Handle
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X
Check zoom and focus functions.
TV camera/monitor and still-photo camera
(if present)
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X
Check the image on the TV monitor.
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X
Align TV and SLR camera with the microscopic image.
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X
For photography: Insert daylight film.
Sterility
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X
Attach sterile components and sterile drapes.
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X
Release brakes and check balancing.
Balancing the microscope
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X
Release the brakes in the AB sledge and C sledge.
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X
The microscope must be balanced.
