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Instructions

WARNINGS:

• Perform recommended inspection and testing as indicated in the

Inspection

and Testing

section.

• ALWAYS operate the equipment within the specified environmental condition

values. See the

Specifications

section.

• This equipment is suitable to use in a professional healthcare facility

environment.

• ALWAYS wear the surgical helmet with a surgical toga or surgical hood to

obtain the required personal protection.

• DO NOT cut or puncture the fiber-optic cable.
• ALWAYS turn the light source power off before connecting or disconnecting the

fiber-optic cable to or from the source.

• ALWAYS hold the strain relief near the end of the fiber-optic cable when

connecting or disconnecting the cable from the light source.

CAUTIONS:

• DO NOT scratch the headlight lens.
• DO NOT stretch or kink the fiber-optic cable. Failure to comply will damage

the cable and reduce the light output permanently.

• If using a dictation recorder or MP3 player, ALWAYS make sure the device has

standard 3.5 mm port(s). Failure to comply may result in helmet or accessory
damage.

NOTE:

Helmet position will vary from person to person depending on head size

and personal comfort preferences.

To Don a Surgical Helmet

WARNING:

DO NOT connect the power cable plug to the power pack

before donning the helmet.

NOTE:

ALWAYS perform the following steps in sequence. Failure to comply may

cause the red power loss indicator to flash. See the

Troubleshooting

section.

1. Apply the comfort pads inside the helmet as required (figure 1).
2. Connect the helmet power cable to the appropriate power cord (figures 2 and

2a). See the

Accessories

section.

NOTES:

• To disconnect the power cord, pull the connector sleeve back before

separating the connector plug and receptacle (figure 2).

• If using a dictation power cord, connect the pink-band plug into the

microphone receptacle and the green-band plug into the speaker receptacle
(figure 2a). Only one connector plug may be used based on the recorder or
player receptacles available.

• If using a dictation recorder or MP3 player, connect a earphone to the helmet

audio jack (figure 2b as required). See the

Accessories

section.

3. Loosen the headband adjustment knob (figure 3).

CAUTION:

DO NOT pull to extend or push to retract the front flexible air duct.

Failure to comply may result in product damage.
4. Put the helmet on your head while extending the height adjustment strap for a

comfortable fit (figure 4).

5. Turn the headband knob to secure the helmet (figure 5).

NOTES:

• Make sure the helmet fits securely on top of your head.
• Make sure the face mask ties are accessible to allow easy removal of the

face mask when donning the hood or toga.

WARNING:

Keep your fingers away from the fan during operation.

6. Slide a fully charged power pack into the holster by aligning the grooves on

the power pack with the holster. The power pack will snap into place
(figure 6).

NOTES:

• Make sure the indicator lights momentarily flash and the fan turns on

automatically. See the

Troubleshooting

section if required.

• If using a helmet with a battery-powered headlight, install an extended life

power pack into the holster.

7. Hang the holster from your waistband and swivel the holster to the desired

orientation (figure 7).

8. Press the variable control buttons to adjust the fan speed for optimal air flow.

See the

Troubleshooting

section if required (figure 8).

9. Rotate the adjustable air nozzle tip for optimal air flow (figure 9).

NOTES:

• If using a dictation recorder or MP3 player, see the instructions for use

supplied with the device for volume adjustment, then place the earphone in
your ear (figure 2b).

• You are now ready to scrub for surgery and don a hood or toga. See the

instructions for use supplied with the hood or toga.

• If the face shield lens begins to fog during use, see the

Troubleshooting

section

To Use a Surgical Helmet with a Headlight

To Use a Fiber-optic Headlight
CAUTIONS:

• ALWAYS remove the protective cap from the plug of the ACMI fiber-optic cable

before installing the plug into the fiber-optic light source receptacle.

• ALWAYS put the protective cap onto the plug of the ACMI fiber-optic cable

after use and before storage.

NOTES:

• If using a fiber-optic headlight, turn the light beam on and off and adjust the

brightness at the light source. See the instructions for use supplied with the
light source.

• A clamp may be used to fasten the fiber-optic cable to the gown to support

the weight of the cable.

1. Remove the protective cap on the male plug of the ACMI fiber-optic cable and

install the plug into any compatible ACMI fiber-optic light source receptacle
(figure A).

2. Adjust the headlight beam direction with the headlight adjustment handle

(figure C).

To Use a Battery-powered Headlight
NOTE:

Using the battery-powered headlight will decrease the power pack capacity

by half. See the instructions for use supplied with the power pack for capacity
values.
1. Make sure a power pack is installed.
2. Press both variable air flow control buttons simultaneously until the light turns

on or off, as desired
(figure B).

3. Adjust the headlight beam direction with the headlight adjustment handle

(figure C).

To Doff a Surgical Helmet

1. Flex the tab back to release the power pack, then lift the power pack from the

holster (figure D).

2. Loosen the headband knob and remove the helmet from your head.
3. Remove and discard the comfort pads from the helmet. Clean the helmet and

cord. See the

Cleaning

section. To clean the power pack, see the instructions

for use supplied with the Flyte charger.

Inspection and Testing