Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Safety 1 Safety This section provides an overview of all important safety information for optimal protection of personnel and safe, trouble-free operation. Non-compliance with the operating and safety instructions in this manual can result in considerable danger.
¡ Installation personnel Only employees of BERCHTOLD or its authorised agents may install and perform the initial start-up of the product. Due to the great weight and torque involved, the assembly of surgical lights re- quires trained specialist personnel with sufficient experience.
2. Strictly adhere to all specifications in this operating manual. 3. Only BERCHTOLD personnel or technicians expressly authorized by BERCHTOLD may install, modify or repair the devices. ð The following uses are prohibited, in particular: 4. Operation in areas where there is danger of explosion. The sur- gical lights are a potential source of ignition.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Safety Claims of any kind due to damage resulting from improper use are excluded. The operator is solely responsible for damages resulting from improper use. 1.4 Reliability As single lights, CHROMOPHARE examination lights are extremely reliable be- ®...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Safety Electrical current DANGER Risk of electrocution! Touching live electrical components is life threatening. Damage to insula‐ tion or individual components can cause fatal injury. ü Therefore: 1. If insulation is damaged, immediately cut off the power supply and initiate repairs.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Safety 1.7 Environmental protection CAUTION Environmental hazard from incorrect handling! Incorrect handling of environmentally hazardous substances, especially incorrect disposal, can result in significant damage to the environment. ü Therefore: 1. Always observe the following instructions.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Technical data 2 Technical data 2.1 General information The specifications for weight and max. torque refer to the lights (incl. power sup- ply, ceiling tube or wall bracket) a 150 mm long ceiling tube (Ø 45 mm) and an 800 mm long horizontal arm.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Technical data Specification Value Unit Light head diameter 12,99 Inch Max. swivel radius 77,95 Inch Lowest position of light head 52,76 Inch Highest position of light head Inch Clearance height 78,74 inch CHROMOPHARE F 300 ®...
Barometric pressure 10,15…..15,37 2.4 Performance values The technical data for the lights listed in the following tables are rated with a tol- erance of ±10%. The consistency of BERCHTOLD LED-Modules complies with IEC 60601–2–41, Section 51.102.4e. All models Specification Value...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Technical data Specification Value Unit Light field diameter inch Light field, inch Ø at 10 % of max. light intensity Light field, 3,35 inch Ø at 50 % of max. light intensity Depth of illumination L1 + L2...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3 Design and function 3.1 Overview 3.1.1 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Ceiling, double arm Fig. 2: Components of CHROMOPHARE ® F 300 Ceiling, double arm Soffit Light head cover casing Ceiling tube Ø 1,77 inch...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3.1.2 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Ceiling, single arm Fig. 3: Components of CHROMOPHARE ® F 300 Ceiling, single arm Soffit Light head cover casing Ceiling tube Ø 1.77 inch Rail Spring arm Underglass...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3.1.3 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Wall, double arm Fig. 4: Components of CHROMOPHARE F 300 Wall, double arm ® Wall bracket with power sup- Light head cover casing Horizontal arm Rail Spring arm...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3.1.4 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Wall, single arm Fig. 5: Components of CHROMOPHARE F 300 Wall, single arm ® Wall bracket with power sup- Rail Spring arm Underglass Control unit Handle Light head cover casing...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3.1.5 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Mobile Fig. 6: Components of CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Mobile Stand base Light head cover cas- Power cable Rail...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function Housing with main supply fuse holder 8 Underglass Tubular stand Handle Spring arm Control unit 3.2 Short description Suspension The CHROMOPHARE F 300 Ceiling examination light consists of ® ¡ a ceiling tube, ¡...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function Light head The light head is made of an impact-absorbing polymer material. It resists distor- tion and damage to painted surfaces. Light properties LEDs emulate the visible light spectrum, so infrared light and skin-irritating ultra- violet light are not emulated.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Design and function 3.4 Hazardous areas Light exit hazardous area: ¡ Risk of dazzling due to high light intensity ¡ Danger of skin irritation in the event of light sensitivity Hazardous area of complete light head, all moving arms: ¡...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Transport, packaging and storage 4 Transport, packaging and storage NOTICE Only the manufacturer's employees or authorized technicians may install and perform the initial start-up of the product. However, users or maintenance personnel may be required to handle packages during installation and thereafter.
¡ To limit transport damage as far as possible, the original packaging must be used when returning a product to BERCHTOLD or a BERCHTOLD service cen- tre. Provide the following information: Owner's name and address, serial number (see model plate), a description of the defect.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Transport, packaging and storage The packaging is intended to protect individual components from transport damage, corrosion and other damage until installation is complete. Therefore, do not destroy the packaging and remove it only immediately prior to installa- tion.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Transport, packaging and storage 4. Lift the pallet and begin transporting. Storing packages Observe the following conditions during transport and storage: ¡ Do not store outdoors. ¡ Keep dry and free of dust. ¡ Do not expose to corrosive media.
2. Electrical work is to be performed by skilled electricians only. 3. Consult BERCHTOLD even if the lighting is to be relocated. 4. Unauthorized installation and relocation are prohibited.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Safety boots Protect workers from any heavy falling parts and from slip- ping on slick surfaces. Basic information WARNING Risk of injury with improper installation and initial start-up! Improper installation and initial start-up can cause severe injury or dam‐...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.2 Structural strength NOTICE Prior to the assembly of the CHROMOPHARE surgical lights, qualified ® certification of the fulfilment of the structural requirements must be carried out. DANGER Danger from collapsing building parts if installation is not properly carried...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.3 Tools For the installation of the CHROMOPHARE examination lights, standard assem- ® bly tools will generally be required (including a hex key, screwdriver, spanner, hammer). If any special tools are required for installation, these are listed at the beginning of the instructions for that particular work step.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up DANGER Risk of death through ceiling collapse if incorrect drilling weakens the ceiling Incorrect drilling (e.g., drilling into a reinforcement bar) may jeopardise sufficient load capacity and load distribution in the building. This can lead to the collapse of building parts and cause serious personal injury.
The threaded rods must be of a screw strength class of at least 8.8, pursuant to DIN ISO 898 P1. The reinforcement plate can be purchased from BERCHTOLD (Dimensional drawings of ceiling anchor plates and spacer). 5.5.2 Anchor plate and spacer block with heavy-duty anchors...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up DANGER Danger from collapsing building parts if installation is not properly carried out! Use of inappropriate heavy-duty anchors can result in them working loose from the ceiling or breaking. The entire ceiling anchor can become loose and fall out.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up NOTICE Do not use heavy-duty anchors from other manufacturers or with different specifications. General structural engineering conditions The heavy-duty anchors listed above can be used subject to the following struc- tural requirements: ¡...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Fig. 11: Dimensional drawing Abbrevi- Explanation Abbrevia- Explanation of heavy-duty anchors ation tion Dowel length Steps for the installation When drilling the holes and setting heavy-duty anchors, always observe the fol- of the heavy-duty anchor lowing steps exactly.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.5.2.2 Steps for installing the ceiling anchor plate Special tool ¡ Drilling tools (masonry drill, core drilling equipment) ¡ Bellows ¡ Torque wrench Installation steps 1. Measure the precise position of the lights in accordance with the plan speci- fications and identify the position of one hole.
A spacer block can be used to bridge large gaps (concrete ceiling / suspend- ed ceiling). The spacer block can be obtained from BERCHTOLD (order numbers Section 11.2). The installation of the spacer block is carried out in the same way as the Ceiling CHROMOPHARE®...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up ¡ Spirit level 1. The ceiling tube of the light is equipped with 4 mounting holes (ø 0,43 inch). 2. Align the ceiling tube vertically in the room using a level and the adjustment screws on the ceiling side.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 1. Secure the soffit (1) with the grub screw (2). 2. Replace the previously removed screw (3). Fig. 20: Secure soffit 5.9 Installation of horizontal arm (CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Ceiling, Double Arm) and spring arm (CHROMOPHARE® F...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 2. Secure the horizontal arm/spring arm (1) with the screws (2). Fig. 22: Secure the spring 5.10 Attaching the spring arm to the horizontal arm ((CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Ceiling, Double Arm)
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 1. Push the spring arm (1) into the horizontal arm (2). 2. Place the shim (2) on the shaft (4). CAUTION Material damage due to improper installation! Overstretching can permanently damage the locking ring.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 2. Attach the plug-in cap (1) and secure it with a screw (2). Fig. 25: Attach cap with plug 5.11 Wall CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Installation 5.11.1 Installing the wall bracket DANGER Risk of death through wall collapse if incorrect drilling weakens the wall! Incorrect drilling (e.g., drilling into a reinforcement bar) may jeopardize...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up DANGER Danger from collapsing building parts if installation is not properly carried out! Use of inappropriate heavy-duty anchors can result in them working loose from the ceiling or breaking. The entire ceiling anchor can become loose and fall out.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.11.1.1 Wall mount with heavy-duty anchor or stud anchors Fig. 26: Components wall mount with heavy-duty anchor or stud anchors Heavy-duty anchor Horizontal arm Wall Light head Wall bracket with power supply...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.11.1.2 Wall mount with reinforcement plate Fig. 27: Wall mount with reinforcement plate components Reinforcement plate Wall bracket with power sup- Threaded rods M8 Horizontal arm Wall Light head...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 5.11.1.3 Instructions for installation of heavy-duty anchors, stud anchors, threaded rods and bolt anchors with mesh sleeves NOTICE Installation of the wall bracket with a stud anchor, heavy-duty anchor or injection technology requires "individual approval" from the responsible...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Wall type honeycomb Threaded rods M8 brick, hollow block, plasterboard walls, etc. NOTICE A reinforcement plate or interior wall reinforcement is necessary! Wall type honeycomb Bolt anchors with mesh sleeves brick, hollow block, etc.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Threaded rods 0,31 depending on wall thick- ness Bolt anchors with mesh 0,62 3,54 sleeves (all data in inch, except Md: data in Nm) Legend: Abbrevia- Explanation Abbreviation Explanation tion Drill hole diameter...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Fig. 31: Expand heavy-duty Wall bracket installation steps anchor The wall bracket is fastened to the wall with 4 plugs, see Section 6.11. 1. Fasten the wall bracket (1) to the wall using four M8 plugs (2) pursuant to Section Wall CHROMOPHARE®...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 2. First place the shim (1) on the shaft (2). Fig. 34: Shim on the shaft CAUTION Material damage due to improper installation! Overstretching can permanently damage the locking ring. ü Therefore: 1.
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up CAUTION Damage due to improper installation! Plug contacts can be permanently damaged or destroyed if connectors and couplings are incorrectly paired. ü Therefore: 1. Make sure the connector/coupling pairs are correct.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 2. Attach the plug-in cap (1) and secure it with a screw (2). Fig. 38: Attach cap with plug 5.14 Installation of CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Mobile 1. Push the tubular stand (1) into the base of the stand (2).
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up Fig. 42: Spring force setting, single arm Abbreviation Adjustment element Spring tension adjustment 5.15.2 Fine-tuning the spring force in the spring arm 1. Carefully insert a thin slotted screwdriver (1) between the blue cover (2) and the spring arm cover (3).
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up 2. Turn the slotted screwdriver (1). 3. Slide the blue cover (2) upward. Fig. 44: Remove the blue cover 4. Remove the spring arm cover (1) from a side angle. 5. Use the slotted screwdriver to adjust the setting screw (2): ¡...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Installation and initial start-up NOTICE Pay attention to the fuse values on the fuse holders! NOTICE The fuses must be UL and IEC 60127 approved. 5.16.1 CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Ceiling A.C. main power supply 1. Attach mains supply L, N and PE (earth) cables to the to terminal strip (1).
Fig. 48: Covering the wall bracket 5.17 Initial start-up The operator must not commission the light until BERCHTOLD or the supplier en- gaged by BERCHTOLD ¡ has subjected the light to a functional test at the place of operation, and has instructed the person responsible for the operation of the light in the handling of the light based on the operating manual.
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Appendix 6.2.2 Wall Bracket for CHROMOPHARE® F 300 Wall Fig. 50: Measuring sheet wall bracket 6.2.3 Spacer block Item No. spacer block CB 1100104 – up to 33,46 inch in length CB 1100204 – up to 59,05 inch in length...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Appendix Fig. 51: Measuring sheet spacer block CB 1100104 and CB 1100204 6.3 Fuses, terminal voltages 6.3.1 Fuses The following fuses must be provided on site (all fuses: inactive):...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Appendix Lights 100 – 240 V L, F1 F 300 ceiling 1.25 A F 300 wall F 300 stand NOTICE The fuses must be UL and IEC 60127 approved. 6.3.2 Terminal voltages The connector tension listed in the following table must be noted at the ceiling...
Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Appendix 6.4.1 Guidelines and manufacturer's statement – electromagnetic emissions Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidelines RF emissions Class B CHROMOPHARE lights are intend- ® ed for use in all facilities, including as per CISPR11...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Appendix Immunity tests IEC 60601 test level/ Electromagnetic environment compliance level – guidelines Voltage drops, short inter- < 5 % UT The supply voltage quality ruptions and fluctuations in should correspond to that of t=10 ms...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 A.C. main power supply Model plate Connected loads Operating conditions Connector tensionn Operator Design Packaging 23, 24 Performance values Personnel Requirements Protective equipment Electrical current Installation Electromagnetic compatibility Protective goggles Protective helmet EMC risks Emissions...
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Examination light CHROMOPHARE F 300 Symbols on the packaging Safety System variants Safety boots Scope of delivery Short description Specialists Technical data Staff Tools Initial start-up Transport 23, 25 Installation Forklift Storage 23, 26 Transport inspection Structural Analysis...
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