CAUTION
. The metal portion of the fiber optic cable at the Lightsource gets
hot during operation. Allow cooling for a minimum of five minutes outside the
illuminator before touching.
4. MAINTENANCE
Storing the headlamp system in a safe place will prolong the life of the unit.
Fiber optic cables are an optical instrument.
The following guidelines will help in sustaining the headlamp systems useful life:
• Forming the cable in sharp angles and kinks should be avoided
• Keep the optical faces of the cable from touching hard surfaces,
• When cuts or punctures are visible in the silicone tubing the cable
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whenever possible. The internal fibers are made of glass, which
will break under these conditions.
which may cause scratches on the surface. Scratches on the
surface will diminish the light output.
is no longer safe to use, it should be taken out of service
immediately.
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Date of Revision:12/11/13
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