American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Dermascope 5312 - Manual (Page 3)

5. With your index finger on the rubber focusing ring, adjust for optimal focus while
your eye is resting on the rubber eye guard.
6. Observe the illuminated and magnified lesions, making notes for treatment.
7. To measure pigmented skin lesions, the graduated contact plate must be used.
8. Switch off the unit after use to preserve batteries. Twist the black knob counter-clockwise
until an audible click is heard and the button comes to its off position.
Care and Maintenance:
NOTE: Periodically check the battery conditions, making sure that no sign of corrosion
or oxidation is present.
Cleaning and Sterilization:
1. Contact Plate (Fig. 2).
The contact plate must be taken off after each examina- •
tion.
The contact plate can withstand cleaning or disinfection •
by soaking in alcohol solution, cidex, etc.
The contact plate can also be autoclaved up to 135°C and •
pressure of 28 p.s.i.
NOTE: Clean the contact plate with a cleaning solution prior to autoclaving.
2. Lens
The lens can be cleaned by using a moistened cotton-tipped applicator with alcohol or •
a solution of water with mild detergent.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean the lenses as they will scratch the coated sur- •
face of the lens.
3. Handle
The handle can be cleaned with a moist cloth. •
Battery handle shell should not be emersed in water. Remove battery components •
while cleaning.
Lamp Replacement:
NOTE: (Fig. 2).Before removing the lamp, make sure that the device
has been turned off for some minutes to avoid the risk of being burnt.
Lamps may be hot, so it’s necessary to let it cool.
Remove Dermascope head from the power source as advised in •
operating instructions (Fig. 1).
Pull out lamp with nail file or similar tool (if necessary) by getting •
it under the base of the lamp (Fig 3),
Use an ADC recommended lamp for replacement by carefully •
aligning pin on lamp shaft with slot in Dermascope head. Push
the lamp until sealed well.
Battery Replacement:
NOTE: Handle batteries carefully when removing, as the liquid in them can irritate the skin
and eyes. Dispose of the used batteries properly. Replace with alkaline type “C” batteries.
(Fig. 2)
Contact Plate
(Fig. 3)