Sterilisation - Scan Optics SO-5000 User Manual

SO-5000 Ophthalmic Microscope
4. The microscope may be focused in the upward direction by depressing the pedal (C) and
focused downwards using the pedal (F). The drive system will stop automatically when the
focus has reached its upper or lower limit.
5. The rate of magnification change and the focus speed may be set by adjusting the knob on the
front panel of the power supply. Refer to figure 8. To increase the speed of the power focus
and zoom, turn the speed control (K) on the front panel in the clockwise direction. To
decrease the speed of the power focus and zoom, turn the knob anticlockwise.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use the foot pedal to focus or zoom the microscope at the same
time as using the manual focus or zoom knobs.

STERILISATION

1. All removeable knobs may be sterilised. However, it may be convenient for the clamp knobs
to be set by a non-sterile person.
2. The removeable knobs and covers may be sterilised by:
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M
3. Before sterilising clamping knobs, first remove the plastic pad from the end of the shaft.
4. The anodised and plated metal components can be wiped with any of the normal disinfectants.
5. The plastic parts and the paintwork of the microscope assembly and the power supply may be
affected by organic solvents. Do not autoclave or wipe with organic solvents such as ether,
xylene or alcohol; to clean use water-based solvents only.
6. One set of covers can be sterilised while the other is in use.
NOTE: National authorities may require the use of specific sterilisation or disinfection
methods.
ISSUE NUMBER: 5.0
DATE: 11/04/02
boiling
autoclaving
chemical sterilisation
gas sterilisation.
SUPERSEDES: 4.0
DATE: 22/05/01
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DATE: 22/08/97
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