User's Manual Part 5

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Figure 6-4
Doctor Protection Filter Mounted
Between Binoculars and Slit Lamp
Assembly
Connect to Dr. filter port
on laser console rear panel
** Newer Doctor Protection Filters will have less tint than older ones.
POSITIONING THE DOCTOR PROTECTION FILTER
The
Doctor Protection Filter is used to protect the surgeon from harmful laser radiation that
could damage his eyes. The Doctor Protection Filter is inserted between the binoculars and
the slit lamp or microscope.
WARNINGS!
It is the operator's responsibility to properly install the Doctor Protection Filter
and verify operation.
Using the instrument with a Doctor Protection Filter that
is improperly installed could result in operator
injury. Alcon shall not be held
is improperly installed could result in operator
injury. Alcon shall not be held is improperly installed could result in operator
liable for problems caused by improper installation of the Doctor Protection
Filter. Defeat of the
D
octor Protection Filter interlock switches and/or incorrect
installation of the
D
octor Protection Filter to the microscope could result in
ocular hazards to the surgeon.
Operator will have a colored** view through the Doctor Protection Filter due to
blocking of the 532nm wavelength (green).
Operator must be careful to avoid potential secondary refl ections; therefore, the
room used to treat the patient should be approved by a qualifi ed laser safety
offi cer.
1. Loosen thumbscrew on slit lamp assembly (or microscope) and remove binoculars (see
Figure below).
2. Place Doctor Protection Filter into position on the slit lamp assembly and secure with
thumbscrew.
3. Place binoculars into position on the Doctor Protection Filter and secure with
thumbscrew.
4. Connect electrical cable connector to the Doctor Protection Filter port on the
PurePoint
™
rear panel.
™
rear panel.
™
5. Perform the System Power Up instructions for the
PurePoint
™
Laser
in Section Three
of this manual. Move the Doctor Protection Filter lever to disengage the fi lter and
verify proper function; the message "Engage Dr. Filter" should appear.
If the message
does not appear, do not use the instrument; call Alcon Technical Services.