Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the KOWA SL-17. This manual provides a description of the operating procedures and important precautions to be observed during its use. Please read this manual carefully to ensure manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.
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Warning Do not place a container or cup containing liquid near the instrument. Spilled liquid entering into Kowa or your authorized Kowa dealer for inspection. The air vent shown in the illustration must not be obstructed. Obstructing the air vent may Prohibitory electrical shock.
Meanings of symbols ※(Forehead rest) Symbol for “Authorised Repre- Symbol for “Follow instruction sentative in the European Com- manual for use” munity” Symbol for “Type B applied part” Symbol for “Manufacturer”...
Precautions for batteries and charger The KOWA SL-17 uses 4 pcs of AAA batteries [Alkaline or Ni-MH]. Handle batteries in accordance with the following items. ・ ・...
Precautions : use of medical electrical system 1. Electrical devices which constitute KOWA SL-17 system This instrument constitutes medical electric system by connecting with the following optional accessories. -Recommended camera (RICOH PENTAX series) In order to take or save the picture with camera connection adapter of SL-17.
Operational considerations for a hospital grade electrical instrument (safety and accident prevention) 2. The following items shall be considered when installing the instrument. 1) Install at a location away from water or accidental splashing. 4) Instrument must not be installed at locations where chemicals are stored or gasses are generated. 3.
Contents Introduction ....................I Meanings of symbols ..................III Operating precautions ................IV Precautions : use of medical electrical system ........V Operational considerations for a hospital grade electrical instrument (safety and accident prevention) ............VI Components and supplies ............... VII Contents ..................... VIII Instrument description .................
Overview The KOWA SL-17 is a portable slit-lamp run by 4 pcs of AAA batteries [Alkaline or Ni-MH]. Lamp switch is turned on when the operator simply grasps the slit-lamp. Bright white pulsed (800 Hz) LED is used as the light source.
1 Instrument description Name and function of each part Main unit (slit-lamp) Objective lens Upper cover Prism box A n image 10 times as large as a subject can be observed. An image 16 times as large as part both ways. a subject can be observed by advancing the lens.
Preparation Inserting batteries in the main unit Remove the battery box from the main unit. ① out to open it. ② battery box. The method of inserting batteries is to insert from the + terminal and push on the ‐ terminal. ③...
How to use How to operate the slit lamp ① Use the grip to hold the main unit securely in your hand. ② and the main unit. ③ Please push the lamp switch and irradiate the light for various observation of eye. How to operate other functions Turn the magnifying power select lever to the left as indicated by arrow-head to select a magnifying power of 16.
3 How to use How to use the stand ① ② Hold the main unit by the grip and insert it horizontally into the stand. Caution Do not install the main unit and stand at a unstable location such as on a shaky base or a injury.
3 How to use ① Open the upper cover located on the top of the main unit with a Upper cover toothpick or similar device. ② Fitting screw Fixing base ③ Rotating and loosening the set screw spring the forehead rest back Set screw and forth.
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3 How to use 3.4.2 Camera connection adapter ① Open the upper cover located on the top of the main unit with a Upper cover toothpick or similar device. ② Loosen the locking screw attached to right and left both sides of the ③...
Clean the terminal part of the main unit and the battery box and batteries with a soft piece of cloth not remove batteries from the battery box. Daily inspection Inspect this instrument in accordance with “KOWA SL-17 daily inspection table” below. KOWA SL-17 daily inspection table Inspection item...
4 Maintenance and inspection Replacing batteries (when the light intensity control dial blinks) Please replace with new batteries. Remove the battery box from the main unit. ① out to remove it. ② Remove batteries by pressing the (+) part shown in the right picture. ③...
4 Maintenance and inspection Cleaning 4.4.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the forehead rest Make sure to wipe the forehead rest with rubbing alcohol as soon as a patient completes the examination. 4.4.2 Cleaning the exterior ① ② ③ Caution deterioration. Do not all Prohibitory the ter clean it.
Troubleshooting following list and apply the applicable remedy. If the described applicable remedy does not eliminate the problem This section describes troubleshooting procedures to solve problems you may encounter. Abnormal performance of the instrument Problem Applicable remedy What to check・State of instrument Is the battery box in place? Mount the battery box.
Microscope Type of microscope Binocular-stereoscopic-orthoscopic microscope Angle of convergence 13° Approx. 80 mm (when a magnifying power of 16 is selected) Approx. 100 mm (when a magnifying power of 10 is selected) Ø 10 mm (when a magnifying power of 16 is selected) Ø...
Electromagnetic compatibility This instrument is a electrical medical instrument. Electrical medical instruments require special attention to the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The following section describes the EMC and precautions regarding described. (The EMC of this instrument was tested based on EN 60601-1-2.) instrument) may adversely affect this instrument resulting in malfunctioning.
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7 Electromagnetic compatibility Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions the KOWA SL-17 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance Group 1 CISPR 11 likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the KOWA SL-17 controlled. The customer or the user of the KOWA SL-17 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Rated maximum output...
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