Section 6 Care and Maintenance
6-1
WARNING
DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER PRIOR TO CLEANING AND DISINFECTING.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RESULTING IN DEATH OR INJURY IS POSSIBLE IF THE
ELECTRICAL POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO CLEANING THE UNIT.
NOTICE
Clean and disinfect after every patient according to CDC and OSHA requirements for
non-critical devices.
6.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting
1. The support system can be cleaned with any cleaning agent, which is used for external cleaning of
electrical equipment, according to instructions given by the manufacturer of the cleaning solution. Do not
use cleaning agents that are not permitted for use with plastics, i.e., ammonia, acetone, salty acids
(HCI), etc.
2. Do not allow excessive moisture or liquids to come in direct contact with the unit.
3. Avoid spraying optical components.
4. Do not allow cleaning agents or liquids to enter the power input.
5. Use any disinfectant agents which are commonly applied while disinfecting surfaces of electric medical
equipment. Such disinfectant agents are usually in the form of sprays or damp cloths.
6. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the disinfectant solution.
6.2 Cleaning the Microscope Optics
The exposed lens surfaces of the microscope system should only be cleaned when necessary to remove dust,
fingerprints and other smudges. Handling optics increases their chances of getting dirty or damaged.
Extreme care should be taken to avoid scratching the coated surfaces of the lenses. You should not touch any
exposed lens surfaces as oil and debris from your hands can stain or damage optical coatings.
Use a low-lint soft cloth wetted with isopropyl alcohol in a circular motion starting in the center and working out
towards the edge of the lens. Clean edges with a low-lint cotton-tipped swab.
