OVERVIEW
Indication for Use
This device is designed to supply high-intensity white light to a fiber optic cable for illumination of a surgical field or
other area of examination or operation. The Light Source should never be used in ocular surgery or in a surgical
procedure requiring direct illumination of the eye.
The CLX delivers white Xenon light. The lamp can be easily replaced by the user without special tools.
The rear panel,
main power on/off rocker switch
, is located on the back of the CLX. See Figure 1. The front panel
push button, on /
standby switch
, is used to select lamp on or lamp standby. See Figure 2.
The intensity of the light output is controlled manually by rotating the attenuator ring, clockwise to increase intensity,
counter-clockwise to decrease intensity.
CLX Rear View
Figure 1
Figure 2
CLX Front View
Main power on/off switch
Power cord receptacle
On / standby switch
Fiber optic port
Attenuator ring
Inspection Before Use
The CLX light source comes with a hospital grade power cord. Please verify that both the light source and the
power cord have been received undamaged.
All fiber optic light guides should be properly cleaned and sterilized prior to first time use. See light guide
manufacturer’s manual for information.
Warnings
FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT DRAPE OR COVER THE LIGHT SOURCE WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
Explosion Hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, liquids, vapors, gases or dusts.
Electric shock hazard. If unit is not functioning properly, DO NOT OPEN.
Please refer to the Repair and Return Section of this Manual.
Use care not to point any light guide directly at the eye while operating the Light Source.
Keep cooling and fan vents free of obstructions.
Do not use or store liquids on or above the Light Source.
When Light Source is not in use, turn off the power switches on both the front and the back of the CLX.
Setting Up
Before turning power on, make sure the unit is plugged into any standard 100V to 240V 50/60Hz (as appropriate)
three-conductor outlet. Grounding reliability is guaranteed only when connected to a “hospital grade” receptacle.
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