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Prima OPH User Manual Ophthalmic Microscopy To ensure proper use of this instrument as well as to avoid injury while operating instrument, understanding this manual completely before use is highly recommended.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING DESCRIPTION OF PARTS SYSTEM DIAGRAM INSTRUCTIONS 7-10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTROLS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE MICROSCOPE 10.1 SETTING UP MICROSCOPE 10.2 SETTING UP MAGNIFICATION HOW TO FOCUS THE OBJECT CHANGING THE OBJECTIVES AND EYEPIECES ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION WHILE USING ACCESSORIES DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION CLEANING AND SERVICING...
INTRODUCTION The LABOMED Prima OPH is an Ophthalmic microscope, which is adaptable for different surgical needs without compromise to performance. The microscope provides extremely high optical image quality, good depth of focus and wide field of view for precise surgery. Illumination control, inbuilt tilt, adjustment of the observation head help to reduce the surgeon’s work fatigue and allow comfortable use over long period.
Very important : For identification, service people must know the serial number of the microscope. Intended Use: The Prima OPH is a universal instrument for operative and diagnostic medical use. It is useful for optimal illumination and magnification of the attendance area with the possibility of: 1. Manual variations of magnification 2.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Before every use and after re-equipping the instrument Check all Electrical connections. Attach sterilized covers, panels or caps which have been re-moved or opened. Pay special attention to labels on the instrument, such as caution label, warning triangles with exclamation marks or notes.
Prima OPH UNPACKING The appliance is delivered in sub-assembled groups along with one set of Installation Kit and one instruction / service manual. Please check following at the time of unpacking 1. Mobile supporting base with castor wheels, or as ordered 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1. Observation Head 13. Swivel Arm 2. Eyepieces 14. Swivel Arm Locking Knob 3. CMO - Common Main Objective 15. Illumination Box 4. Fibre Optic Cable 16. Lamp Changing Knob 5. X-Y Coupling 17. On/Off switch for Foot Control 6.
Prima OPH INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 Pull out the base from the wooden pallet by removing two nuts with the help of spanner provided. 7.2 Remove allen screws from bottom side of the pillar. 7.3 Put the pillar on the base and align it with the pillar guide pin (A).
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Prima OPH 7.6 Firmly tight the safety lock screw provided on the suspension arm by using allen wrench 3mm. See fig 7.7 Remove four allen screws from the illumination box before mounting it on pillar. 7.8 Fix the illumination box on the pillar only after having Fig.
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Prima OPH 7.11 Install the microscope coupling to the suspension arm prior to installing the head and eyepieces. Before installing, loosen the coupling locking knob (A) and safety position screw (B).Slide in the carrier shaft to the suspension arm and screw it with locking nut.
Prima OPH 7.19 Assemble fibre optic cable into the hole provided at the backside of magnichanger assembly by gently pushing it in, as shown in fig 13. A click sound will confirm correct position. 7.20 Plug in the wire for foot control into the illumination box.
It is located on the right hand side of illumination box. If lamp blows off during the use of microscope, the Prima OPH is provided with a spare lamp. Lamp changing knob connects to the Lamp II for smooth running of the operation by turning it anti-clockwise.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE MICROSCOPE 10.1 Setting up of Microscope: 10.1.1 Lock all the brakes on base wheels after setting up of microscope on the attendance area for stability. 10.1.2 Adjust tension on suspension arm using tension adjustment screw as per your convenience by turning the knob clock wise or anti-clock wise.
How to focus the object 1. Adjust both the eyepieces to ‘0’ diopter adjustment. 2. Adjust IPD of the observation head using IPD scale. 3. Bring highest magnification factor in the click stop position using one of the knobs provided at the magnichanger unit.
Prima ENT CLEANING AND SERVICING 15.1 Cleaning of optical surfaces: Remove coarse dirt particle with a clean dry air from optics outer surfaces (Objectives, Eyepieces). Moisten smooth cotton cloth with lens cleaning agent and wipe on the lens surface gently starting from the middle of the lens to the outer edge. 15.2 Cleaning of mechanical surfaces: All mechanical surfaces of the equipment can be cleaned by wiping with a moist cloth.
Prima OPH TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Possible Cause Remedy No Illumination at all Power cable not plugged Plug in power cable. Power switch not pressed Press power switch Defective instruments fuse Change instrument fuse Defective power cable Change power cable Line power failure...
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Prima OPH Problem Possible Cause Remedy Thermal cut-off in lamp Clean thermal cut-off with a housing is contaminated. dry brush; blow it clean, if necessary Defective fan. Failure of Contact service dept. system electronics. Illuminate surgical field using an Or illuminator. Contact service dept.
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