Gima 10X Manual De Uso página 7

To hold the dermatoscope handle and head group, counter-clockwise turn this last one until a click is
heard, at this point it is possible to take the head off.
To insert the head, make the bayonet cap grooves match, push the head towards the bottom and clockwise
rotate it.
- The operation necessary to remove and replace the contact plate is very simple:
Counterclockwise rotate the plate and draw it out of its seat. To reposition the plate, insert it into the
head group, make the groove match with the small pivots and clockwises rotate.
The examiner shall turn on the light by means of the black knurled ring nut located on the handle upper
side. The dermatoscope is equipped with a rheostat. Thus pressing the white pushbutton and slowly
clockwise rotating the ring nut it is possible to increase the intensity of light. Counter-clockwise rotate
the ring nut to turn down the light until it is off.
After the use, make sure that the light is off.
Periodically check the battery conditions, making sure that no sign of corrosion or oxidation
is present, in case of necessity replace them with new alkaline ones. Carefully handle the
batteries as the liquids they contain can irritate skin and eyes.
Before being used, thoroughly check the product. The same operation shall be carried out after cleaning.
-Check that the connection between the head and the handle is perfect and that the rheostat correctly
works.
-If the light is intermittent or in case it does not turn on, check the bulb, the batteries and the electric
contacts.
In case the bulb stops working, it is possible to replace it with original spare parts (cod. 31188).
To replace the bulb it is sufficient to take the head unit off and remove the contact plate. Inside the
head, the bulb is visible. To take it out it is advisable to use tweezers, pay attention not to damage the
connector.
To reinsert it, is necessary to make the projection at the base of the bulb and the groove in the seat
match. It is advisable to use only original bulbs.
Before removing the bulb, make sure that the instrument has been off for some minutes;
otherwise you run the risk of being burnt
Before using it, disinfect the instrument in full or in part (according to the doctor's opinion).
Remove the contact plate or the eyepiece, which usually need a better cleaning; do not clean the bulb
or the batteries with inadequate detergents or disinfectants.
The glass shall be cleaned by means of a cotton cloth dampened with 70% ethyl alcohol or a water-
cleansing milk solution.
Never use abrasive materials to clean the glass to avoid permanent damages.
-It is advisable to always have new bulbs and batteries at disposal for the maximum light.
-The dermatoscope head and handle can be cleaned with a cloth soaked with disinfectant, however
they cannot be dipped into liquids.
The product has been conceived to last forever; it is resistant to most part of chemicals except for
methyl ethyl ketones (M.E.K.), diluents and nail polish removers. All internal parts are brass and
stainless steel plated preventing rusting. If the lamp is exposed to humidity remove the batteries,
thoroughly dry to avoid short-circuits.
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