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Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
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EVIS EXERA TJF TYPE 160VR OPERATION MANUAL
3.
Move the elevator control lever slowly all the way in the opposite direction of
the “
U” direction. Confirm that the lever can be operated smoothly and
that the forceps elevator is lowered smoothly (see Figure 3.5).
Figure 3.5
3.3 Preparation and inspection of accessories
Clean and disinfect or sterilize the air/water valve, suction valve, biopsy valve
and distal cover as described in the endoscope’s companion reprocessing
manual.
Inspection of the air/water and suction valves
Confirm that the top hole of the air/water valve is not blocked
(see Figure 3.6). If the hole is blocked, air is fed continuously
and patient pain, bleeding and/or perforation can result.
Forceps elevator
Elevator control
lever
Elevator wire