signed to automatically turn off after 2 minutes to conserve
battery life.
To remove the glass faceplate (E), rotate the bayonet ring
(D) counter-clockwise and remove. Handle the glass face-
plate with great care.
CAUTION: If your DermLite is used for oil immersion imag-
ing, place the oil only on the skin and then place the face-
plate spacer on top of the oil. Do not allow oil to contact
the metal DL1 body, as this may damage the unit.
Troubleshooting
Please check our website (www.dermlite.com) for the most
current troubleshooting information. If your DermLite
requires servicing, please go to the "Service & Support"
pages at www.dermlite.com, where you can complete a
"Repair Request" form. Or, contact your local 3Gen dealer.
No Light
Fully recharge the battery and check again. If the condition
persists, your DermLite may require servicing.
LED Fails
The LEDs used in your DermLite are designed to last over
100,000 hours. If any one of the LEDs fails, your DermLite
requires servicing.
Mechanical Malfunction
Please contact 3Gen to arrange for service.
Care and Maintenance
Your DL1 is designed for trouble-free operation. There are
no adjustments to be made nor is any special servicing
required. NEVER attempt to open the device for any reason.
Cleaning and Disinfection
The exterior of your DermLite may be cleaned or disin-
fected by wiping it with Isopropyl alcohol (70% vol.). Do not
use alcohol or disinfectants in the optical areas of the unit.
Do not use abrasive material on any part of the equipment
or immerse the device in liquid. Do not autoclave.
Cleaning the Lens and the Polarizers
The lens and the polarizing filters should be treated as high
quality photographic equipment and should be cleaned
with standard lens cleaning equipment and protected from
harmful chemicals.
DermLite DL1 components include:
Four 3mm white LEDs, three-element lens, cross-polar-
ized spacer unit, non-polarized spacer unit, glass faceplate
with 10mm scale, lithium-polymer battery.
Warranty
5 years for parts and labor.
Serial number and company information are embedded
inside the unit.