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Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions ................... 4 Symbol Information ..................6 Introduction ...................... 7 Indications for Use ..................7 Contraindications ..................7 Features & Functions ..................8 Parts Identification ..................8 Xcel 455 Package Contents ..............8 Accessories ....................8 Setup ......................
TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT ARE NOT ALLOWED. ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY REICHERT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR. WARNING: IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MODIFIED, APPROPRIATE INSPECTION AND TESTING MUST BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.
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EQUIPMENT. CAUTION: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES OR MUST BE TESTED TO AN APPLICABLE IEC OR ISO STANDARDS. CAUTION: THE LIGHT EMITTED FROM THIS INSTRUMENT IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. THE LONGER THE DURATION OF EXPOSURE, THE GREATER THE RISK OF OCULAR DAMAGE.
Symbol Information Symbol Information The following symbols appear on the instrument: Caution symbol indicating important operating and maintenance instructions that are included in this User’s Guide Type B Applied Part Accompanying Documents must be consulted Alternating Current Power Protective Earth Connection ON / OFF Date of Manufacture 2014...
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Setup Unpacking and Installation 1. Open the outside shipping box and remove the four (4) inner boxes. 2. Remove the User's Guide and read it. 3. Open the box with the Table Top and Electronics in it. Refer to Figure SU-1. 4.
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Setup (continued) Unpacking and Installation (continued) 10. Using the 4mm Hex Wrench, adjust the Patient Handles by loosening the Screws that are Move securing them to the Chinrest Posts. Slide Handles Up the Patient Handles up or down to the desired or Down height, and secure them in place by tightening the Allen Cap Screws.
Setup (continued) Unpacking and Installation (continued) 15. Install the Base Assembly onto the tracks of the Table Top and slide the Guide Rail Covers around the tracks. Refer to Figure SU-12. 16. Attach the Base Lamp Wire to the back of the Slide Power Supply Assembly.
Instructions for Use Operation Focusing 1. Turn on the power using the On/Off switch located on the front of the Power Supply Assembly. Brightness can be adjusted by rotating the Illumination Level Control Knob. Refer to Figure SU-14. Note: The maximum intensity setting is for intermittent use only.
Instructions for Use (continued) Operation (continued) Magnification 11. The angle between the illumination system and Dial the microscope can be varied between 0° and 90° to either the left or right. Refer to Figure IN-5. 12. The illumination angle is indicated on the Illumination Angle Scale on the slit lamp arm.
Instructions for Use (continued) Operation (continued) Slit Rotation Slit Rotation/ Slit Length Knob Rotation By grasping the Slit Rotation/Length Knob, the lamp Scale housing can be rotated. This, in turn, rotates the slit from vertical to horizontal in either direction. The slit positions are click-stopped in 45°...
Cleaning & Maintenance WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE WALL AND THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. Cleaning External Cleaning Clean the external surfaces of this instrument using a clean, soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution (1 cc of liquid dish soap to one liter of clean, filtered water).
UNTIL IT HAS COOLED AND USE GLOVES OR A THICK CLOTH WHEN HANDLING ANY HALOGEN LAMP. WARNING: REPLACE HALOGEN LAMP ONLY WITH Pull Up REICHERT P/N 15121 TO ENSURE PATIENT LIGHT LEVEL SAFETY. Two Screws Figure MM-3 Remove Cover WARNING: NEVER TOUCH A HALOGEN LAMP WITH BARE HANDS AS FINGERPRINTS WILL SHORTEN THE LAMP LIFE.
Cleaning & Maintenance (continued) Fuse Replacement Replace the fuses in the Power Input Module with the fuses indicated in the Specifications section of this manual. Pull 1. Remove input power to the instrument. 2. Press down on the top tab in the middle of the Power Input Module to release the Fuse Holder, Tabs and gently pull out the Fuse Holder by gripping the...
Troubleshooting The following chart outlines some common issues with the Xcel 455 Slit Lamp and some steps you can take to correct the issue. If problems persist, please contact the Reichert as listed in the Introduction section of this manual.
Specifications (continued) Field of View Magnification Field of View (mm) 6.5 X 37.0 10 X 24.0 15.0 Movement Ranges Longitudinal (In/Out) 4.3 in. (110 mm ) Lateral (Left/Right) 4.3 in. (110 mm ) Vertical (Up/Down) 1.2 in. (30 mm ) Chinrest Range 2.8 in.
Guidance Tables Table 201 – Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions All Equipment and Systems Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions The Xcel 455 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Xcel 455 should ensure that it is used in such an environment . Electromagnetic Environment Emissions Test Compliance...
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Guidance Tables (continued) Table 202 – Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunity All Equipment and Systems Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The Xcel 455 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Xcel 455 should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance...
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Guidance Tables (continued) Table 204 – Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunity Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-supporting Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The Xcel 455 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Xcel 455 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance Tables (continued) Table 206 – Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the XCEL 455 for ME Equipment and ME Systems that are NOT Life-supporting. Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the Xcel 455 The Xcel 455 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
If notified promptly in writing of any action brought against the purchaser based on a claim that the instrument infringes a U.S. Patent, Reichert will defend such action at its expense and will pay costs and damages awarded in any such action, provided that Reichert shall have sole control of the defense of any such action with information and assistance (at Reichert’s expense) for such defense, and of all negotiation for the settlement and...
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