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11625-101-Rev. L
Lens Replacement
Replacing Lenses in Auxiliary Dial - Old Style Phoroptors
Five lenses in each dial are cell mounted: the retinoscopic, polarizing, both Maddox rods, and fixed
cross cylinder lenses are in individual cells permitting
substitution
of special lenses. Two washers
and screws retain each cell. Refer to Figure MM-5.
To remove cell from dial:
1. Turn the Auxiliary Dial Knob until one of the
two retaining screws is visible in the rear of
the main aperture.
2. Turn the screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise-
do
not remove
- until the washer can be rotated
to place the flat side of washer toward the cell.
3. Gently retighten the screw.
4. Turn the knob until the other screw and
washer are visible in the aperture.
5. Repeat the preceding step.
6. Next, turn the knob to center the cell in the
aperture.
7. Gently press the cell out of the auxiliary dial
thru the rear of the aperture.
8. The procedure is reversed to install a new cell
mounted auxiliary lens.
9. Make certain that the “notches” in the cell are
positioned to permit entry of retaining washers.
10. To lock new cell into position: turn the screw 1/4 turn; rotate washer so that flat side is 90
0
away
from cell; tighten the screw firmly.
11. Repeat for the other screw and washer.
Replacing Lenses in Auxiliary Dial - New Style Phoroptors
New style Phoroptors do not have washers. The washer and screw is replaced by a single, magne-
tized screw. Refer to Figure MM-6.
To remove cell from dial:
1. Turn the Auxiliary Dial Knob until one of the
two retaining screws is visible in the rear of
the main aperture.
2. Unscrew the retaining screw and remove it.
3. Turn the knob until the other screw is visible
in the aperture.
4. Repeat the preceding step.
5. Next, turn the knob to center the cell in the
aperture.
6. Gently press the cell out of the auxiliary dial
thru the rear of the aperture.
7. The procedure is reversed to install a new cell
mounted auxiliary lens.
8. To lock new cell into position, tighten the
screw firmly.
9. Repeat for the other screw.
Cleaning & Maintenance
(continued)
Figure MM-5 Auxiliary Dial - Old Style
(Removable Cell Viewed Through
Rear of Main Aperture.)
Cell
(Note Position of Notch)
Dial
Washer
(Note Position of “Flat”)
Figure MM-6 Auxiliary Dial - New Style
(Removable Cell Viewed Through
Rear of Main Aperture.)
Cell
Dial
Screw