Further information, maintenance, storage:
When used and stored properly, these otoscopes will
serve you many years.
Guarantee: When used under normal circumstances
and with attention to these instructions we guarantee
this product for two years after the date of purchase.
Should you need further information or should your
instrument require repair, please contact your dealer.
Warning instructions: When cleaning reus-
able ear funnels, special attention is required. A tem-
perature of 134°C is not to be exceeded.
Limitation of reprocessing: Frequent reprocessing
influences the instruments only minimally. The work-
ing life of the instruments usually depends on the
wear and tear and damage by use. It is recommended,
that the ear funnels be re-prepared as soon as possible
after their use on a patient.
Instructions
Workstation: Remove dirt accumulation on surfaces
with a disposable cloth.
Storage and transport: No special requirements
Cleaning preparation: No special requirements
Manual cleaning: The exterior surface of the veteri-
nary otoscope can be cleaned with a damp, soft and
lint-free cloth. Never allow the otoscope to come into
contact with fluids and ensure that liquids do not pen-
etrate the housing. As the veterinary otoscope is not
intended for use during operational procedures, simple
cleaning and or disinfection with an alcohol-based
surface disinfecting agent is sufficient. Do not use
abrasive cleaning agents! The unit cannot be sterilised.
The magnifying glass is to only be cleaned with glass
cleaner.
Automatic cleaning: No automatic cleaning possi-
ble/required.
Disinfection: Only reusable ear funnels need to be
disinfected with (for example) helipur. Follow the con-
centrations and reaction times given by the manu-
facturer. The veterinary otoscope can be disinfected by
wiping it off with a cloth dampened with alcohol.
Maintenance: Defective parts must be removed and/
or replaced. If the device does not function properly,
follow these steps: 1. Replace batteries/rechargeable
batteries and check their functionality; 2. Replace the
lamp and check its functionality; 3. Send the unit in for
repair.
Check and performance test: Check all movable
parts such as the frames of the magnifying glasses and
plugin connections to ensure that they all move
smoothly. Turn on the unit. For all units: Visually check
all parts for damage and wear. Keep all electrical con-
tact points clean.
Packaging: Individually packed in zippered or cloth
bags.
Sterilisation: Reusable funnels must be sterilised in
the autoclave at a temperature of 134°C for a mini-
mum of 3 minutes.
Additional information: If different kinds of in-
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