− To extend the battery life, the battery should not be charged until the light intensity of the
instrument becomes weaker.
4.4. Disposal:
Please note that disposable batteries and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of in a
specific way. You can obtain information in this regard from your local community or from your
responsible environmental advisor.
5. Putting on the instrument head
Place the instrument head onto the mount on the upper part of the grip so that the two reces-
ses of the lower part of the instrument head rest on the two protruding battery grip lugs. Press
the instrument head lightly onto the battery grip and turn the grip clockwise until it stops. The
head is removed by turning it anti-clockwise.
5.1. Switching
Battery grips type C and AA on and off. Turn on the instrument by moving the switch ring on
the top of the grip in a clockwise direction. To turn the instrument off, turn the ring anti-clock-
wise until the unit turns off.
5.2. rheotronic
to regulate the light intensity
®
With the rheotronic
, it is possible to adjust the light intensity on the type C and AA battery
®
grips. The light intensity will be weaker or stronger depending on how often you move the
switch ring in the clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
ATTENTION!
Each time the battery grip is turned on, the light intensity is 100%. Automatic safety shutdown
after 180 seconds.
Explanation of the sign on the socket handle:
Attention, follow the user manual!
6. EliteVue
6.1. Purpose/indication
The Riester EliteVue was used to illuminate and examine the ear canal and eardrum in
combination with the Riester ear funnels produced.
6.2. Caution/contraindications
− There may be a risk of ignition of gases if the instrument is used in the presence of flam-
mable mixtures or mixtures of pharmaceuticals.
− The product and the ear funnel are non-sterile. Do not use on injured tissue. Use new or
sanitised funnel to limit the risk of cross-contamination.
− Used ear funnels must be disposed of in accordance with current medical practices or
local regulations regarding the disposal of infectious, biological medical waste.
− Only use accessories/consumables from Riester or Riester-approved accessories/consu-
mables.
− Cleaning frequency and sequence must comply with regulations on the cleaning of
non-sterile products in their respective facility. Cleaning/disinfection instructions in the
operating manual must be observed.
− The product may only be used by trained personnel.
6.3. Placing and removing ear funnels
Disposable ear funnels can optionally be selected for equipping the Riester (in black colour)
or reusable Riester (in black colour) ear funnels. The size of the ear funnel is marked at the
back of the funnel.
L1 and L2 funnels
Turn the funnel clockwise until you feel resistance. To remove the funnel, turn the funnel
anti-clockwise.
L3 funnel
Place the selected funnel on the chromed metal frame of the otoscope until it clicks into
place. To be able to remove the funnel, press the blue eject button. The funnel is detached
automatically.
6.4. Focusing wheel
With the focusing wheel, you have the option to set the focus range in the ear canal (eardrum).
Due to the high quality lens system, you have a 5.5x magnification and a field of view diameter
of 11 mm at a distance of about 20 mm.
6.5. Pneumatic test
In order to be able to perform the pneumatic test (= an examination of the tympanic mem-
brane), you need a ball which is not included in the normal scope of delivery, but which can
be additionally ordered. The tube of the ball is fitted to the connection. You can then carefully
introduce the required amount of air into the auditory canal.
6.6. Technical data for the lamp
Otoscope XL 2.5 V
Otoscope XL 3.5 V
Otoscope LED 2.5 V
Otoscope LED 3.5 V
6.7. Replacing the lamp
6.8. EliteVue
Unscrew the instrument head off the battery grip. The lamp is located at the bottom of the
instrument head. Pull the lamp out of the instrument head using your thumb and forefinger
or a suitable tool. Insert the new lamp firmly.
7. Care instruction
7.1 General note
The cleaning and disinfecting of the medical devices serve to protect the patient, the user and
third parties and to maintain the value of the medical devices.
Due to the product design and the materials used, there is no defined upper limit on feasible
reprocessing cycles. The service life of medical devices is determined by their function and
careful handling.
Defective products must have completed the entire reconditioning procedure before being
returned for repair.
7.2. Cleaning and disinfection
The instrument head with grip can be cleaned externally with a damp cloth until it is visually
clean. Wipe with disinfectant according to the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer.
Only cleaning agents with proven effectiveness should be used under consideration of national
2.5 V
750 mA
3.5 V
720 mA
2.5 V
280 mA
3.5 V
280 mA
av. lifetime 15 h
av. lifetime 15 h
av. lifetime 10.000 h
av. lifetime 10.000 h
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