Important product safety instructions (Continued)

SERVICING

1.Servicing

Should the product fail to work normally, do not attempt to fix it yourself. Please rely on a qualified service person.

Note:

Before returning the camera head, endoscope adapter, be sure to sterilize the camera head with cable and endoscope.

2.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.When the product fails to work normally.

e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

3.Operational Life of the Product

Regular maintenance and inspection is essential for ensuring safe and long-lasting operation of this product.

Inspect and maintain the product before and after use. Also, please be sure to request a qualified service personnel to check the product at least once a year.

STERILIZATION:

The camera head with camera cable and endoscope adapter can be sterilized with ethylene oxide (EO).

EO gas parameters are as follows.

Ethylene oxide gas

: 10 % EO and 90% Inert

 

gases.

Temperature

: 40 °C to 60° C (104° F to

 

140° F)

EO gas intensity

:600mg/L

Sterilization time

:2 to 4 hours

Desorption

:Aeration

Aerator

:50°C and more than 18

 

hours

 

(In room temperature it is

 

required more than 48 H)

Notes:

•Always follow the recommended procedure from the manufacturer of your EO sterilization system when sterilizing the DZ-VCA3U camera head with cable and adapter.

•Never sterilize camera head without connecting endoscope adapter and connector cap.

•Deterioration of camera cable

Due to ethylene oxide, rubber part of camera cable may cause deterioration.

Depending on the frequency of use, however at least once a year, an expert must check the device.

•When connecting the endoscope adapter to the camera head, align it to the screw of C mount on the camera head and turn the endoscope adapter clockwise to tighten it. The O ring of the adapter makes the system waterproof. The connecter of the camera cable should be connected with cap.

Sterilize the system under the above situation.

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