OCULUS BIOM 5c, Instruction Manual

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10 Troubleshooting
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10 Troubleshooting
Attention
If a fault occurs which you are unable to correct by following the
instructions below, label the device as “out of order” and contact our
service department. (Address:
sec. 14.2, page 28 ).

Never operate a damaged BIOM® 5.

Before returning to OCULUS: Condition the BIOM® 5 and its
components in accordance with the conditioning instructions.
Troubleshooting guide – BIOM® 5
Fault Possible cause Remedy
The safety rod of the BIOM® 5 is
stuck
BIOM® 5 must not be used in this
state!
 Deposits on the BIOM® 5 due
to inadequate sterilisation
 Foreign body in safety rod
extension channel
 Safety rod is bent
 Carefully mechanical
cleaning and change to a
better demineralised water,
clean the BIOM® 5
ultrasonically
 Careful mechanical cleaning
and removal of the foreign
body
 Clean the BIOM® 5 in the
ultrasound bath
 Treat the rod with a suitable,
silicone oil-free lubricant
prior to the next sterilisation
 Send the BIOM® 5 to OCULUS
Service
Loose adaptor
Dovetail mount wobbles

The locking screws are loose

Screws are loose

Tighten the locking screws by
hand

Tighten the screws with a
suitable screwdriver
Image is cropped or out-of-center  The SDI® or BIOM®
connecting spacer , other
components or the BIOM® 5
adapter are incorrectly
mounted at an angle
 The magnifying lens clip is
bent or mechanically
damaged
 Correct the assembly
 Send the loupe to
OCULUS Service for
readjustment