Welch Allyn RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for purchasing the Welch Allyn RL-150™ Rhino-
laryngoscope. The operating and maintenance instructions
found in this manual should be followed to ensure many years
of accurate and reliable service. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to use your new RL-150
Rhinolaryngoscope.
Warning
The user of the RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope should be thoroughly trained in
the medical procedures appropriate to the equipment. Furthermore, time
should be taken to read and understand these instructions before perform-
ing any procedures. Failure to do so may result in injury to the patient
and/or damage to the instrument.
While this manual describes the recommended protocol for inspecting and
operating the equipment, it does not outline procedure techniques. Only
physicians trained and versed in the procedure of nasopharynlaryngoscopy
should use this equipment.
Table of Contents
Specifications............................................................................................1
Components .............................................................................................1
Nomenclature ...........................................................................................2
Prior to Initial Use ...................................................................................3
System Set Up ..........................................................................................3
System Inspection ....................................................................................4
Operation .................................................................................................6
Cleaning....................................................................................................7
Disinfection ............................................................................................10
Sterilization and Aeration ......................................................................12
Storage ....................................................................................................13
Service ....................................................................................................13