Accutome ACCUPEN User Manual - page 11
Accutome AccuPen User’s Guide
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To clean the AccuPen, perform the following steps:
1. Remove AccuTip cover from the tonometer, if one is installed.
2. Submerge the tip of the AccuPen in Isopropyl Alcohol to loosen any debris
that may have accumulated in the sensor housing
NOTE: Allow the tip of the AccuPen to soak in the Isopropyl Alcohol for two to
three minutes, frequently moving the tip in the solution to aid in the loosening of
debris.
WARNING! DO NOT SUBMERSE THE ENTIRE TIP IN ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AS THIS WILL
DAMAGE COMPONENTS IN THE SENSOR.
3. Using compressed air, place the sensor end of
the tonometer against the outlet of the canned
air as shown in figure 2.1.
4. Blow the canned air into the tip of the tonometer
for approximately 3 seconds.
NOTE: It is necessary to blow canned air directly into
the tip, so that the contaminants are pushed out of
the airspace between the sensor and the housing.
5. After cleaning the tip of the tonometer with
compressed air, the tip will be cold. Allow the tip of the tonometer to warm
to room temperature.
6. Perform the calibration procedure as listed in User Manual.
NOTE: If the tonometer does not pass verification, then repeat the above
cleaning instructions. Do not clean more than 3 times in a row. If the tonometer
still will not pass verification, contact Accutome.
NOTE: Always store the AccuPen tonometer with an AccuTip cover installed to
protect the tonometer tip from dirt and contaminants.
WARNING! NEVER USE THE ACCUPEN TONOMETER WITHOUT AN ACCUTIP COVER
INSTALLED.
Warnings
DO NOT AUTOCLAVE!
DO NOT IMMERSE THE ENTIRE ACCUPEN IN ANY LIQUID.
Electrical Hazard and Safety
The AccuPen is an electrical/electronic device. Reasonable care should be taken
when making an electrical connection and handling electrically powered devices.
Avoid the use of damaged electrical equipment. If repair or maintenance is to be
performed on the AccuPen, the equipment must be turned off and the battery
removed.
Figure 2.1 - Clean with
Canned Air