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Safety
G-30-1529-en
OPMI® VISU 160 on S8, S81 & S88 Suspension Systems
Issue 5.0
Printed on 09. 10. 2006
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Make sure that the instrument has been switched off before you
change the xenon lamp module. When switched on, the ignition sys-
tem generates high voltage.
Xenon lamps feature high luminance and a spectrum resembling that of
natural daylight. Therefore, only special xenon lamps approved by Carl
Zeiss must be used in ophthalmology.
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Any kind of radiation has a detrimental effect on biological tissue.This
also applies to the light illuminating the surgical field. Please therefore
reduce the brightness and duration of illumination on the surgical field
to the absolute minimum required.
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When operating on the eye, always use a GG 475 protection filter to
ensure that the patient's retina is not exposed to unnecessary (blue)
radiation (retinal injury).
S88 floor stand
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Using the locking pedal on the base, secure the stand in position.
Make sure that the stand is stable and cannot roll away.
After every use of the instrument
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Always use the main power switch of the instrument to turn it off.
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The main power switch must always be turned off when the instrument
is not in use.
