User's Manual Part 5

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Alcon
LIO-AT Safety Features
• Labels on the instrument warn the operator about laser dangers.
• An On/Off (I/O) switch with indicator light controls the illumination power supply.
When the indicator light is ON, the illumination power supply is ON.
• A protective housing covers the laser source completely and the beam will only exit
through the LIO-AT exit window.
• A permanent Doctor Protection Filter on the LIO-AT headset protects the operator from
incidental refl ections of the laser beam. Prior to using the laser system, ensure that the
fi lter is in good condition and that it has not been damaged, displaced, or moved.
• An emergency switch located on the
PurePoint
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console can be used to shut off power
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console can be used to shut off power
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to the laser. After using the emergency switch, pull it back to its initial position to restore
power and start the instrument.
General System Precautions
All personnel operating laser systems shall follow each of the general safety precautions
listed below.
• Never look into the laser beam.
• Restrict laser room access to people whose presence is required and who are familiar with
the laser precautions.
• The laser room should be clearly identifi ed with proper warning signs.
• Never direct the laser beam towards an opening.
• Never place any refl ecting object in the path of the laser beam, or direct the laser beam
toward objects that may refl ect light (such as surgical instruments).
• Turn the
PurePoint
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Laser OFF when not in use.
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Laser OFF when not in use.
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• Turn the LIO-AT illumination power supply OFF when not in use.
• Only authorized personnel thoroughly familiar with the recommendations contained in
this manual may operate the LIO-AT. Any use of this laser system beyond the design
intentions may result in dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
• Familiarity and understanding the use and application of the Indirect Ophthalmoscope is
a prerequisite to using the LIO-AT.
Power Supply
For information on the desktop power supply (
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For information on the desktop power supply (Heine For information on the desktop power supply (
EN 20-1) refer to the documentation
provided with the power supply.
Connecting the Alcon LIO-AT to the
PurePoint
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PurePoint
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PurePoint
Laser
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Laser
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1. Connect the fi ber from the LIO-AT termination to the Laser Aperture connector on the
PurePoint
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front panel.
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front panel.
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2. Attach the power cord from the LIO-AT to the power supply (see
Heine
EN 20-1
documentation) and switch on illumination.
CAUTION
Do not use the
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standard desktop power supply EXTENSION cable
(PN X-00.99.207) on the LIO-AT.