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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure 8503-01-0845, Revision A Candela Corporation Proprietary Page 1 of 10...
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CRYOGEN SPRAY TESTING AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE You will need the following supplies to perform these tests: • Laser Safety Glasses • Cryogen Coverage Template 1301-00-8291 available from Candela Corporation. • VPYAG distance gauge. • .050 inch Allen Wrench The following tests are described in this section Cryogen Alignment: Verifies the cryogen spray nozzle is properly aligned with the distance gauge ring.
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation Test #1 Cryogen Alignment Purpose: To verify the cryogen spray nozzle is properly aligned with the distance gauge ring Procedure: Put the laser in “standby”. Caution- laser should remain in “ Standby” mode for duration of test Select “DCD –on”.
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation Results: Acceptable alignment- no further action needed. Unacceptable alignment, repeat the test with a different distance gauge If the test shows acceptable alignment with the new distance gauge discard the original distance gauge If the result is still “unacceptable”, Realign the cryogen nozzle.
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation Test #2 - Cryogen Coverage: Purpose: To verify the proper spray duration required to fill the distance gauge ring. (Note: the distance gauge ring is larger than the spot size marking). •...
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation “Typical” spray duration Distance gauge spot size to minimally fill the inside ring spot. 3 mm 30 ms 8 mm 30 ms 10 mm 30 ms 12 mm 40 ms 15 mm...
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation Test #3 Cryogen Air Bubble Detection Purpose: To ensure that that air bubbles in the cryogen line are detected and the associated “fault” message is displayed on the system. Important: This procedure must be done with each GentleYAG handpiece delivery system in your possession.
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New GentleYAG Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure Candela Corporation Results Comments Action If you get This particular You may continue use “PURGE handpiece of this handpiece REQUIRED” passed the test If “PURGE This particular Discontinue use of REQUIRED” handpiece this handpiece and...
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