American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Diagnostix 3.5v - Manual (Page 5)

• Plug-in handle should be charged overnight (12 hours) to ensure uninterrupted
power supply.
Waste Disposal:
Please note that rechargeable batteries must be disposed of as special waste. You
can obtain the relevant information from your local authority or from your local
environmental agency.
4.4. Fitting Instrument Heads
Fit the required instrument head on the receptacle on the upper part of
the handle such that the two recesses of the lower part of the instrument
head fit on the two protruding guide studs on the battery handle. Press
the instrument head lightly on to the battery handle and twist the handle
clockwise until securely locked (Fig. 2). The head is removed by
reversing the process.
4.5 Locking Instrument Head
Instrument heads are equipped with a security feature. Use enclosed hex
key to lock head onto power handle. To secure, insert hex key into slot
on head and tighten by turning clockwise. Keep the hex key in a
convenient place in case the head must be removed for cleaning or
service.
NOTE: Locking the head is recommended on wall mounted systems only.
4.6 Adjusting the Light Intensity
With the ADC
® Adtronic™ electronic rheostat, it is possible to modulate the light
intensity. Smoothly control the applied power by holding the easy grip dial either
turn clockwise or counter-clockwise, varying the light intensity - stronger or weaker.
ATTENTION: At every switch-on of the battery handle the light intensity is at 100%.
Automatic safety switch-off after 180 seconds.
Explanation of the symbol on the plug-in handle:
Caution: Observe the Operating Instructions!
5. INSTRUMENT HEADS
All ADC ® 3.5v instrumnet heads are compatible with Riester and Welch Allyn power
handles equipped with bayonet style mount.
6. DIAGNOSTIX™ OTOSCOPE
6.1. Purpose
The ADC
® Diagnostix™ Otoscope described in these Operating Instructions is
(Fig. 2)