Cleaning And Maintenance - Ametek Reichert Phoroptor VRx User Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED
PERSONNEL OR DEALERS THAT ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT OPERATION OF THIS
INSTRUMENT IS MAINTAINED.
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT.
CAUTION: INGRESS PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION FOR THE AUTO PHOROPTOR HEAD IS IP2X, WHILE THE
CENTRAL UNIT AND CONTROLLER ARE IP3X. DO NOT SPRAY, SPLASH, OR IMMERSE IN CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
The Phoroptor VRx is an enclosed unit with an ingress protection classification of IP2X (Phoroptor Head)
or IP3X (Central Unit and Controller). The lenses and other internal parts cannot be accessed by the
operator for cleaning.
The Phoroptor VRx requires no user maintenance. It is recommended that you send in your Phoroptor
Head to Reichert if interior lens cleaning is necessary.
To ensure that your Phoroptor Head remains clean, cover your Phoroptor Head with the dust cover when
not in use. Consistent use of the dust cover will help keep dust and other contaminants off of the unit
and from getting inside and possibly affecting operation.
Note: Make sure the power to the Phoroptor VRx is OFF before you cover the instrument.
External Cleaning
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR.
CAUTION: USE OF AMMONIA BASED CLEANERS ON THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) OR ANY PLASTIC
SURFACE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT.
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 water).
Controller Screen Cleaning
Clean the touch screen with a lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with a neutral detergent or isopropyl
alcohol.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICAL SOLVENT, ACIDIC, OR ALKALI SOLUTIONS.
Face Shield Cleaning and Disinfection
For hygienic reasons, you can clean the Face Shield with a clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent
solution (1 cc of liquid dish soap to one liter of clean, filtered water (filtered below 5 microns)).
Note: If the Face Shield must be sanitized, you can use a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe. Be sure the
Face Shield is completely dry before positioning another patient.
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