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ClearLink™ Home-Control
Operation Manual
Modes of Operation
• Guided Mode
• Dosimetric Mode
• Timed Mode

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  • Page 1 ClearLink™ Home-Control Operation Manual Modes of Operation • Guided Mode • Dosimetric Mode • Timed Mode...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Control Type Indications for Use Delivery and Inspection Site Selection Electrical Requirements Unpacking and Assembly Lamp Inspection Lamp Specification Guide Precautions and Warnings Operating Specifications Labels and Symbols 10.0 General Instructions (All Modes of Operation) 10.1 Pre-treatment Preparations Special instructions –...
  • Page 3: Control Type

    Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for selecting a Daavlin 4 Series phototherapy unit. The use of light for the treatment of photoresponsive skin disorders has been our business since 1981. We are proud of our tradition of innovation in the field of phototherapy and are honored that you have chosen us for your phototherapy needs.
  • Page 4: Delivery And Inspection

    All 4 Series devices are equipped with an onboard fuse. The fuse holder is a part of the power cord receptacle that is located on the lower left side of the device. If an onboard fuse fails, call Daavlin’s service department to determine an appropriate replacement.
  • Page 5: Lamp Inspection

    Consult the Lamp Specification Guide (see section Lamp Specification Guide.) If there is any question that the device is not equipped with the lamps that you have been prescribed, contact Daavlin immediately. Lamp code numbers are generally located at the base of the lamp.
  • Page 6 • If a patient experiences burning, never treat the patient until the noticeable effects of burning subside, and always reduce the subsequent treatment time. • To protect unaffected skin during operation, the operator, patient, and anyone in view of the device must generously apply UV blocking skin protection to all exposed skin that the physician does not intend to treat.
  • Page 7: Operating Specifications

    EMC Precautions. If the device continues to malfunction cease operation and contact the Daavlin Service Department. •...
  • Page 8: Labels And Symbols

    9.0 Labels and Symbols A removable label (Figure 1 Unlocking Code) located near the keypad provides information on how to unlock the unit. Figure 1 Unlocking Code If the unit is equipped with FlexRx™ exposure limiting software, there will be a label similar to the one shown below (Figure 2 FlexRx Label) informing you that your unit has been equipped with this feature.
  • Page 9 A warning label (Figure 3 Warning Label) is affixed to your Daavlin phototherapy device in a prominent and easily readable position. Please read the label carefully as it contains important safety information. Figure 3 Warning Label Figure 4 Identification Label...
  • Page 10 The following table lists all the symbols located on the device along with their meaning. Table 1 Symbols SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DANGEROUS VOLTAGE NON-IONIZING RADIATION EARTH (ground) PROTECTIVE EARTH (ground) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS KEEP DRY CAUTION, CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS FUSE IDENTIFICATION LABEL MNL-00004 [4] Proprietary and Confidential Page 10 of 24...
  • Page 11: General Instructions (All Modes Of Operation)

    (For example, forgot lip balm, put sunscreen on tender area, etc.) Note: A free printable treatment log is available for download at www.Daavlin.com. You will need to purchase lip balm and sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protective Factor) of at least 30. Ask your doctor whether or not you should use an alcohol or cream-based sunscreen.
  • Page 12: Unlocking The Device

    To prevent unauthorized use, the device will self-lock when left idle for twenty (20) minutes. 1. Tap the blank screen. The Daavlin logo will appear. 2. Tap the logo. The Lock Screen will appear (unless disabled) 3. Using the keypad, enter the number 7 (unlocking code) Figure 5 Logo Screen 4.
  • Page 13: Guided Mode

    11.0 Guided Mode 11.1 Features of the ClearLinkTM Guided Home-Control System The ClearLink Guided Home-Control System automatically performs many safety checks on your behalf, as well as calculating dose increases based on your treatment schedule and how your skin responds to treatment.
  • Page 14: Running A Treatment

    11.2 Running a Treatment Note: The first time you use the device, your dose will automatically appear, based on your doctor’s prescription. After your first treatment, the screen will display the next scheduled treatment, but will ask if you experienced any pain or redness after your last treatment. Based on your response, the system will adjust the treatment according to your prescription.
  • Page 15: Dosimetric Mode

    12.0 Dosimetric Mode 12.1 Features of the ClearLink™ Dosimetric Home-Control System The ClearLink Dosimetric Home-Control System uses a built-in sensor as part of a function called integrating dosimetry to monitor the amount of light energy being produced by the device. The system then automatically adjusts the length of each treatment to account for variations in light output caused by changes in room temperature and aging of the lamps.
  • Page 16: Timed Mode

    Google Daavlin treatment time calculator and bookmark it on your phone. In that app, simply enter the time of your last treatment and the desired percentage increase and the calculator will give you the new treatment time instantaneously.
  • Page 17: Care Of The Unit

    * Lamp life will vary significantly depending on average treatment time and other environmental conditions. 14.2 Uploading FlexRx™ Refill Prescriptions When specified by your prescribing physician, Daavlin home phototherapy devices are equipped with FlexRx exposure limiting software. For each sequence of exposures, the number of available treatments is reduced by one.
  • Page 18: Cleaning/Disinfection

    3 min 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Table 2 Daavlin Tested Cleaners 1. Thoroughly wipe down the surfaces and allow contact time listed in Table 2 Daavlin Tested Cleaners. 2. Allow to air dry and inspect for visible contaminants. 3. If contaminants remain repeat until no visible containments remain repeat steps 0 and 2.
  • Page 19: Calibration (Applicable To Guided And Dosimetric Units Only)

    Because of differences between brands, always replace lamps with the same brand as originally installed. Consult the Lamp Specification GuideError! Reference source not found. on page 5 for replacement lamp guidance and contact the Daavlin service department for a lamp replacement quote. They can be reached by dialing 1-800-322-8546 or via email at service@daavlin.com.
  • Page 20: Resetting Lamp Hours

    14.8.2 Resetting Lamp Hours When changing lamps, it is important to reset the lamp age to zero so the operating hours of the new lamps can be tracked. Please contact the Daavlin service department for instructions on resetting the device’s lamp hours.
  • Page 21 Table 4 Electromagnetic Immunity Emissions Test IEC 60601 Test Level Actual Level +/- 8kV (conductive +/- 8kV (conductive surfaces, coupling planes) surfaces, coupling planes) Electrostatic discharge immunity test following IEC +/- 2kV, +/- 4kV, +/- 8kV, +/- 2kV, +/- 4kV, +/- 8kV, 61000-4-2 and +/- 15kV (non- and +/- 15kV (non-...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    16.0 Warranty 16.1 Limited Warranty Policy This Limited Warranty is provided to the original purchaser (the “Purchaser”) of the Daavlin device (the “Equipment”). Daavlin warrants Equipment to conform with the Equipment specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship during the device Warranty Period.
  • Page 23: Warranty Service

    Daavlin. Even with Daavlin’s authorization, Daavlin shall not be responsible or liable for any such work (in or out of warranty). Daavlin reserves the right to bill for labor, expenses, and services for requested "warranty" service trips which result in work not covered by this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 24: Contact Information

    16.7 Contact Information USA & Canada: 1-800-322-8546 Overseas: 1-419-636-6304 Fax: 1-419-636-1739 E-Mail: service@daavlin.com Website: www.daavlin.com Daavlin Distributing Company 205 W. Bement Street PO Box 626 Bryan, Ohio 43506 USA MNL-00004 [4] Proprietary and Confidential Page 24 of 24...

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