Table of Contents
ii Operator's Manual
3.1.3 Brake Operation ................................................................................................14
3.1.4 ScanplaneRotationOperation ..........................................................................16
3.2 ConnectingandDisconnectingtheTransducer ...............................................................18
3.2.1 TEETransducerconnectorwithLockHandle ...................................................18
3.2.2 TEETransducerConnectorwithoutLockHandle ..............................................19
3.3 ElectricalSafety ...............................................................................................................20
3.3.1 ElectricalLeakageCurrentTest ......................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Bite-holeInspectionTest ...................................................................................21
3.4 ThermalSafety .................................................................................................................22
3.4.1 ThermalLimits ...................................................................................................22
3.4.2 ControlSettings,Temperature ...........................................................................23
3.4.3 Temperature Calibration Test ............................................................................. 23
3.5 CleaningandDisinfectingtheTransducer ......................................................................24
3.6 CheckingafterTurningONtheSystem ............................................................................24
4 Examination .......................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Pre-ExamInspection ........................................................................................................25
4.2 CoupleGel,Sheath,andBite-guard ................................................................................25
4.2.1 Couple Gel ......................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2 Sheath ...............................................................................................................26
4.2.3 Bite-guard ..........................................................................................................26
4.2.4 OrderingSupplies ..............................................................................................27
4.3 Examination .....................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Cautions ............................................................................................................27
4.3.2 OperationofDeectionControls .......................................................................28
4.3.3 EmergencyRetraction .......................................................................................29
4.4 After Examinations ...........................................................................................................29
5 Cleaning and Disinfection ................................................................................... 31
5.1 BeforeProcessing ............................................................................................................32
5.2 Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................32
5.2.1 CompatibleDetergents ......................................................................................32
5.2.2 CleaningProcedureforTEEProbe ...................................................................32
5.3 Disinfections .....................................................................................................................33
5.3.1 CompatibleDisinfectants ...................................................................................33
5.3.2 DisinfectionProcedure ......................................................................................33
6 Storage and Transportation ................................................................................ 35
6.1 Transducer .......................................................................................................................35
6.2 Tipcover ...........................................................................................................................35