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B. Articulating the FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope
The FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope has two-way end tip articulation. The articulating tip is connected
to the articulation control lever located on the handle.
NEVER FORCE THE ARTICULATION LEVER. FORCING THE ARTICULATION CONTROL WILL
SEVERELY DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT.
If the articulation control becomes frozen or sluggish, discontinue use and contact OPTIM Incorporated.
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO PREVENT EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IF THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE
TAKEN IMMEDIATELY WHEN ANY ABNORMALITIES ARE DISCOVERED.
C. Internal LED Light Source
The FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope source of power:
The FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope’s internal LED light source operates on a single, Lithium
ion battery, which is inserted into the handle of the LED Fiberscope. The battery pack makes the
entire LED Fiberscope completely portable. A charger is included in the FreedomView
®
SD LED
Fiberscope kit. Two hours of charge to the lithium-ion battery produces and provides approximately
30-40 minutes of continuous operation when a new battery is fully charged. When the battery is
drained, the light will flicker on and off indicating it is time to recharge the battery. Two batteries are
included in the FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope Kit. Additional batteries are available.
D. Adjusting the Light Intensity
Turn on the light by rotating the lever on the side of the Control Body near the Articulation Lever. Adjust the
brightness to the desired level by the rotating lever.
WARNING – DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT FROM THE FIBERSCOPE
E. Operating Temperature
The Fiberscope Inspection Kit has an operating temperature range from 0° to 122° F.
Avoid Articulation
Below 0° F.
Under low temperature conditions, articulation becomes restricted and, if forced, can cause
the articulation wires to stretch or break.
F. Immersion of Components
The insertion shaft of the FreedomView
®
SD LED Fiberscope has been tested for immersion in water,
gasoline and diesel fuel. For immersion in other liquids, consult the manufacturer prior to use. Some caustic
liquids may cause severe damage to the insertion shaft. In the event the FreedomView fiberscope shaft
becomes contaminated with any material or organic liquids, the shaft should be washed with a mild
detergent and water. The shaft should be air dried completely after cleaning. Always clean any organic
material from the shaft prior to storing the fiberscope.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE LED FIBERSCOPE HANDLE IN ANY LIQUID.