Hub and Radial Arm Assembly ......................18 Flatscreen Bracket Assembly ......................20 Height Adjustable Arm Assembly ..................... 22 REV 7/05 Although current at the time of publication, SKYTRON'S policy of continuous development makes this manual subject to change without notice.
Page 2 EQUIPMENT LABELS AND SPECIFICATIONS ATTENTION, CONSULT MANUAL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. INDICATES SPECIAL USER ATTENTION. AC VOLTAGE FUSE TYPE 3 AMP, SLOW BLOW TYPE FUSE TYPE 5 AMP, SLOW BLOW TYPE CLASS I DEFIBRILLATION PROOF, TYPE B EQUIPMENT- IPX4 RATED. INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT TYPE B EQUIPMENT...
Page 3 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION CAUTION To help assure the highest degree of operating safety for user and patient, SKYTRON has pro- To ensure product performance, vided precautionary instructions throughout this product longevity, and patient/staff manual. safety, always take caution to avoid impact to the fixture when positioning.
360˚ PITCH 360˚ Figure 1. Light Fixture Rotation Capabilities The Stellar LFS series combines flatscreen moni- The lighthead models available for use with the tor mounting with a surgical lighting system from a LFS system include ST19WC, ST23, ST23TV, single ceiling mount.
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Page 5 The Stellar series surgical lighting system from The adjustable focus mechanism which optimizes SKYTRON features fully adjustable positioning the light output by superimposing all the light beams and focus control for its cool, color-corrected, into a single spot can be operated by non-sterile personnel using the lighthead mounted focus knob.
Page 6 BASIC LIGHTHEAD OPERATION RADIAL ARM ASSEMBLY FOCUS KNOB VERTICAL SUPPORT TUBE STERILIZABLE BALANCE FOCUS/POSITIONING MECHANISM HANDLE FOCUS KNOB STERILIZABLE FOCUS/POSITIONING HANDLE Figure 3. Dual Lighthead Fixture Use the following instructions to operate the light fixture: 1. Position the lightheads as required by grasp- ing the lighthead positioning handles and moving the lighthead to the desired position.
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NOTE the handle out to be certain that it is locked (PUSH- TWIST-PULL). A distinct click can be heard when SKYTRON products are guaranteed the handle is properly engaged. for proper performance with the use of genuine SKYTRON CENTER FOCUS c.
LIGHTHEAD POSITIONING General CAUTION To obtain the maximum benefit from your SKYTRON surgical lighting system, the following To ensure product performance, suggestions are offered as a guide for lighthead product longevity, and patient/staff positioning. Personnel who are trained in proper...
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Page 9 Flatscreen Monitor Positioning 3. Place the radial arm in the desired position by The upper radial arm of the flatscreen monitor pushing or pulling the lighthead by the positioning mount should be pre-positioned on the opposite handles as you walk around the surgical table. side of the table from the surgeon at approximately 90°...
Page 10 ILLUMINATION TECHNIQUE Tilt the lighthead to position the focus control knob Maximum illumination, shadow reduction, and pos- where it can be easily reached by non-sterile sible obstruction by the surgeon or surgical staff personnel. are also major concerns for lighthead positioning. The following examples are offered as a basic Position the satellite to the left or right according to guide for lighthead placement for large diameter/...
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Page 11 Perineum In some cases such as cholecystectomies and The large diameter lighthead should be positioned total abdominal hysterectomies, the surgical cavity at the end of the table for perineal procedures. may be angled. In cases such as this, the large Locate the radial arm directly in line with the centerline lighthead should be angled so that the face of the of the table.
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Page 12 Dual 23" Diameter Lighthead Positioning Fixtures containing dual 23" diameter lightheads Tilting the lightheads will give a larger light beam require some special positioning considerations. angle. See figure 16. Final positioning and focus The small diameter of the lightheads allows the light adjustments can be done by the surgeon using the source to be more easily obstructed by the surgical sterile focus/positioning handles.
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Page 13 Triple Lighthead Positioning Bell-Shaped Cavities Triple lighthead systems will either consist of a For most surgical procedures the lighthead will be large diameter lighthead with two 23" satellites or properly focused with all the light beams converged three 23" lightheads. There are two basic position- in one spot at the bottom of the surgical cavity.
MAINTENANCE General Sterilization To insure proper operation and to extend the life of Recommended sterilization parameters for your SKYTRON surgical lighting system, the fol- sterilizable handle: lowing preventive maintenance procedures are recommended. a. Prevac, 270° F, 4 minutes b. Gravity, 250° F, 30 minutes NOTE c.
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Page 15 1/4 TURN SCREW NOTE Halogen bulbs are sensitive to body oils. DO NOT handle the glass surface of the bulb as body oil from your fingers can create a "hot spot" and may cause the bulb to burn out prematurely. 3.
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Page 16 LFS Height Adjustable Arm Tension Adjustment a. Check the vertical tension adjustment of the Height Adjustable Arm for its capacity to support the flatscreen monitor throughout its range of mo- tion. The monitor should move freely yet maintain its selected position without drifting.
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SKYTRON. Preventive Maintenance contracts are available through your local SKYTRON representative. To obtain service instructions, replacement parts, factory service or preventive maintenance con- tracts, contact the SKYTRON representative listed below. Or contact: SKYTRON 5000 36th Street S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 1-800-SKYTRON (1-800-759-8766) Fax.
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