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Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
EVIS EXERA TJF TYPE 160VR OPERATION MANUAL
 Inspection of the UP/DOWN angulation mechanism
1.
Move the UP/DOWN angulation lock all the way in the opposite direction of
the “F
” mark. Then turn the UP/DOWN angulation control knob in the
“ U” or the “D ” direction until it stops.
2.
Confirm that the angle of the bending section is roughly stabilized when the
UP/DOWN angulation control knob is released.
3.
Confirm that the bending section straightens out when the UP/DOWN
angulation lock is moved all the way in the “F
” direction and the
UP/DOWN angulation control knob is released.

Inspection of the RIGHT/LEFT angulation mechanism
1.
Turn the RIGHT/LEFT angulation lock all the way in the opposite direction of
the “F
” mark. Then turn the RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob in the
“R ” or the “ L” direction until it stops.
2.
Confirm that the angle of the bending section is roughly stabilized when the
RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob is released.
3.
Confirm that the bending section straightens out when the RIGHT/LEFT
angulation lock is turned in the “F
” direction and the RIGHT/LEFT
angulation control knob is released.
Inspection of the forceps elevator mechanism
Perform the following inspections while the bending section is straight.
 Inspection for smooth operation
1.
Move the elevator control lever slowly all the way in the opposite direction of
the “
U” direction. Visually confirm that the portion of the elevator wire
extending from the distal end of the insertion tube is not broken or bent (see
Figure 3.5).
2.
While observing the forceps elevator at the distal end of the insertion tube,
slowly move the elevator control lever all the way in the “
U” direction.
Confirm that the lever can be operated smoothly and that the forceps
elevator is raised smoothly. Also confirm that the forceps elevator remains
stationary when pushed from behind while holding the elevator control lever
stationary (see Figure 3.5).