3 pre-operation/post-operation inspections – Olympus IPLEX UltraLite User Manual

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3 Pre-observation/pre-operation preparation and inspection

3.3

Pre-operation/post-operation inspections

CAUTION

• The distal end may become hot due to illumination or internal heating by electrical parts, etc. Before

attaching or detaching the optical adapter, turn the LIGHT button (

) off and wait until the distal end is

cooled down. Especially after use in high-temperature environments, touching the distal end immediately
after turning off light creates the risk of burn injury.

• When inspecting the insertion tube, be sure to hold it at a point behind the angulation section. Otherwise,

the angulation section may be damaged.

• Also be sure to check the inspection items after using the instrument.

Inspection

location

Item

If abnormality is

discovered

Overall

Any dirt, sand, or other foreign matter on the insertion
tube, battery cover, SD card cover?

See "6 Storage
and
maintenance"
(P. 33).

Any cracks, scratches, or other defects to the insertion
tube, battery cover, or SD card cover?

Replacement
required.
Contact
Olympus.

Any irregularities such as damage to or deformation of the
exterior material, buttons, joysticks, or levers?

Insertion tube,
angulation
section, distal
end

Any looseness in materials other than the angulation
section?

Any dirt or water droplets on the objective lens or
electrodes of the distal end?

Continued use in this condition creates the risk of
damage to the optical adapter and/or distal end.

See "6 Storage
and
maintenance"
(P. 33).

Any build up of dirt on the optical adapter positioning
surface or threads of the distal end?

Any distal end deformation or looseness, or unusual
connecting screw wear?

Never use the instrument while there is any looseness
on the distal end. Doing so creates the risk of loose
parts falling into the inspection object.

O-ring

Is the O-ring missing, broken, etc.?

An O-ring that is misaligned or broken can allow water
or other liquid to get into the joint between the distal end
and optical adapter, creating the risk of malfunction and
damage. In some cases, the illumination does not light.