Set-up and operation – Welch Allyn XENON 300 LIGHT SOURCE - User Manual User Manual
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Chapter 2 Components
Welch Allyn Xenon 300 Light Source
Set-Up and Operation
1.
Unpack unit and visually inspect it for damage that may have occurred during
shipment.
2.
Plug power cord into light source power module and the remaining end into a hospital
grade receptacle.
3.
Select type of fiber optic bundle port (ACMI, Wolf, Olympus, Storz) and rotate turret
to align with light port.
4.
Insure that the ends of the fiber optic bundle are clean before each use. Any residue
on the ends of the fiber optic will absorb the high intensity light and will overheat or
damage the fiber optic bundle.
5.
Insert fiber optic bundle into light port and connect the headlight luminare. Set the
light intensity to minimum level. This prevents inadvertent shining into the patient’s or
user’s eyes when turned on.
6.
Turn the unit on.
7.
Set light intensity to minimum level necessary for adequate visualization.
8.
Turn unit off when not in use.
9.
Allow the light source to cool before removing fiber optic bundle. The ends of the
fiber optic bundle get hot during use..
Caution When the unit is on, NEVER disconnect the fiber optic bundle from the
light source or the headlight from the fiber optic bundle. High intensity light from
the end of the fiber optic bundle and light source can ignite flammable materials
(i.e. drapes).
Caution With the output of high intensity (Xenon) light sources, it is possible to
convey a large amount of light energy and to concentrate this energy in a very
small area. This may result in thermal injury to the tissue.
Caution The risk of injury is increased under the following conditions:
•
Prolonged close contact or close stationary viewing of the mucosa or
tissue.
•
Using a high intensity light source at high output levels.
•
Using multiple instruments to illuminate the same area.
Caution The following recommendations will reduce the risk of thermal injury:
•
Use the minimum level of illumination necessary for adequate
visualization.
•
When possible, avoid close stationary viewing.
•
Minimize exposure time.