ACCUPEN Tonometer Cleaning Instructions
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1. ACCUPEN Tonometer Cleaning Instructions Rev B The ACCUPEN tonometer may have difficulty taking measurements or display an Error Message when its tip 1s dirty and requires cleaning When the tip of the tonometer has dirt and contaminants in the airspace between the sensor and the housing cleaning of the tip is necessary When the airspace contains contaminants the sensor cannot move freely and the tonometer may have erratic readings and then display an Error Message 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 NOTE 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 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 th2. e 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 NOTE Never use the ACCUPEN tonometer without an ACCUTIP cover installed For Service and Support information and to order ACCUPEN tonometer accessories and genuine ACCUTIP tonometer covers please visit www accutome com ACCUTOME Accutome Inc 3222 Phoenixville Pike Malvern PA 19355 Phone 610 889 0200 Fax 610 889 3233 Email info accutome com Wwww accutome com
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