Welch Allyn EXPENDABLE ILLUMINATOR - User Manual - Manual (Page 2)

To remove illuminator:
1. Place thumb at base of illuminator assembly and pull down.
2. Pull illuminator off of light handle.
Cleaning and Sterilization
The 78600 Expendable Illuminator withstands over 50 cycles of steam
autoclaving (270° F, 27 p.s.i., 6 min. cycle). After each time the unit shows
degradation of light transmission and eventually needs replacement.
The 78600 Expendable Illuminator may be soaked in the following solutions:
• Cidex/Cidex 7
• Sporicidin
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Note Do not use iodine-based soaks (e.g. Betadine, Wescodyne) as
these discolor the illuminator and adversely affect light output.
Caution Lamp becomes hot
during operation.
To remove illuminator:
1. Place thumb at base of illuminator assembly and pull down.
2. Pull illuminator off of light handle.
Cleaning and Sterilization
The 78600 Expendable Illuminator withstands over 50 cycles of steam
autoclaving (270° F, 27 p.s.i., 6 min. cycle). After each time the unit shows
degradation of light transmission and eventually needs replacement.
The 78600 Expendable Illuminator may be soaked in the following solutions:
• Cidex/Cidex 7
• Sporicidin
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Note Do not use iodine-based soaks (e.g. Betadine, Wescodyne) as
these discolor the illuminator and adversely affect light output.
Caution Lamp becomes hot
during operation.