Odyssey Electronics Marine GPS System - Manual (Page 32)

6.3.3 Prepare Fiber
The unit dose fiber tips are individually wrapped and gamma irradiated. Fiber tips cannot be autoclaved. They
should be wiped down with cold disinfectant prior to use. If the packaging is visibly damaged or holes are visible,
do not use the fiber tip. The unit dose fiber tips are pre-stripped and pre-cleaved and once inserted on the handpiece
are ready for use. The aiming beam should create a near perfect circle when directed onto a white surface from a
distance of 1/4 - 3/8 inch.
When removing the fiber tip from its packaging, make sure to wear gloves and take care not to damage the fiber.
6.3.4 Mounting the Tip
Seat the disposable fiber tip securely on the handpiece body and snap the tip into
place. Make sure to wear clean gloves and to not touch the fiber and the optical
connector during this procedure.
The fiber tip has to be completely inserted into the handpiece assembly. Make sure
that the serrations at the end of the handpiece sleeve engage with the inner part of
the plastic housing of the fiber tip. The gap between handpiece sleeve and plastic
housing of the fiber tip should not be significantly greater than 1/32 inch or less
than 1mm when fully inserted. Fig 6.3.4a.
Proper fit can be tested by a simple shake test as shown in Figures 6.3.4b,c,d. Pick
up the handpiece at the end of the sleeve and shake the handpiece in two or three
abrupt downward movements.
If the tip slides out, re-insert it and try again or use a new fiber tip and follow the
same procedure. Please call your Ivoclar Vivadent representative if the tip will not be
retained as intended. This is a safety measure to ensure proper seating of the tip
during the intra oral procedure and to maintain the selected power output.
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS: PREPARATIONS, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Section 6
Fig 6.3.4a
Fig 6.3.4b
Fig 6.3.4c
Fig 6.3.4d