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Positioning on the operating table
Warning 3
Risk of injury through surgical microscope moving down!
➩Never balance or re-equip the instrument over the
field of operation.
➩Always lock the Leica M525 OH4 in position before re-
equipping it.
➩Balance the Leica M525 OH4 after re-equipping it.
➩Do not release the brakes when the instrument is in an
unbalanced state.
The Leica M525 OH4 can be positioned easily on the operating
table and offers a variety of possibilities for operations on the
head or spinal column.
The M525 OH4 achieves this large range of positions through its
very long and high swing arm.
➩Release the footbrakes (see page 35).
➩Move the Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope carefully over
to the operating table by the handle and into the required
position for the operation.
Positioning options:
➩Set footbrake.
➩Plug the footswitch into the stand and position it.
➩Plug the power cable into the stand.
➩Connect the equipotential bonding to the stand.
Attaching sterile controls
Sterilizable covers can be fitted on the rotary buttons on the
Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope.
Covers for rotary buttons
➩Fit steam-sterilizable covers on the light field diameter adjust-
ment knob and the working distance adjustment knob.
➩Use steam-sterilizable covers also when using accessories.
Drape for footswitch
Leica M525 OH4 / Ref. 10 714 367 / Version -
Preparation for operation/Use
Use the covers also when you use sterile disposable
drapes.
The controls will be more grippy.
Packaging the footswitch in a plastic bag protects it
against dirt.
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