Welch Allyn RL-150 User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Welch Allyn RL-150™ Rhinolaryngoscope. The operating and maintenance instructions
found in this manual should be followed to ensure many years
of accurate and reliable service. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to use your new RL-150
Rhinolaryngoscope.
Warning
The user of the RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope should be thoroughly trained in
the medical procedures appropriate to the equipment. Furthermore, time
should be taken to read and understand these instructions before performing any procedures. Failure to do so may result in injury to the patient
and/or damage to the instrument.
While this manual describes the recommended protocol for inspecting and
operating the equipment, it does not outline procedure techniques. Only
physicians trained and versed in the procedure of nasopharynlaryngoscopy
should use this equipment.
Table of Contents
Specifications............................................................................................1
Components.............................................................................................1
Nomenclature...........................................................................................2
Prior to Initial Use ...................................................................................3
System Set Up..........................................................................................3
System Inspection....................................................................................4
Operation .................................................................................................6
Cleaning....................................................................................................7
Disinfection ............................................................................................10
Sterilization and Aeration ......................................................................12
Storage....................................................................................................13
Service ....................................................................................................13
Specifications
Welch Allyn
RL-100
LENS CLEANER
Angle of View .............................75°
Depth of Field ....................3-50 mm
Diopter ....................+2 to -8 diopter
Tip Deflection
Up ....................................130°
Down...............................130°
Components
Distal Rigid Portion
Diameter ....................3.4 mm
Insertion Tube Diameter .....3.5 mm
Insertion Tube
Working Length ...........30 cm
Total Length.........................53.5 cm
#65050 RL-150
Rhinolaryngoscope
#65015 LX-150 Adaptor
#65008 Eyepiece Cap
#65012 ETO Vent Cap
#65007 Lens Cleaner
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Nomenclature
RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope
Diopter
Adjustment
Ring
Angulation
Lever
Power
Switch
Umbilical
Cord
LX-150 Light Source
Objective
Lens
Distal Tip
2
Light
Guides
Insertion Tube
Bending
Section
Air
Switch
ETO
Vent
Connector
Light Guide
Terminal
Illumination
Control
Endoscope
Connector Port
Air Output
Connector
Water Bottle
Bracket
Lamp
Access
Door
Bottom View
Prior to Initial Use
Before set up and inspection of the equipment, check all components
received against the list of components (see Components section, pg. 1) to
verify complete set. If parts are missing, please notify Welch Allyn. Review
the Nomenclature, Set Up, Operation and Cleaning/Disinfection sections to
become familiar with the equipment.
Specifically Inspect:
Rhinolaryngoscope
Insertion Tube—For tears, cuts, dents, bubbles, bumps
Control Section—Test angulation lever/bending section deflection to
assure smooth articulation
Light Source
Cabinet—For any dents, scratches or other surface abnormalities
System Set Up
Rhinolaryngoscope
The No. 65015 adaptor is coupled to your RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope
endoscope connector terminal when shipped from Welch Allyn. [In the
event that the adaptor should become uncoupled, Steps 1-2 (below)
should be undertaken. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.]
1. Place the No. 65015 adaptor over the light guide terminal.
2. Thread the adaptor on until snug against endoscope connector terminal.
Endoscope
Connector
Terminal
RL-150 Umbilical
Cord
3. Insert the male end of the adaptor into the Light Source endoscope
connector port. Push until the ball detent in the light source “clicks”
into place to ensure a secure fit.
LX-150
Light Source
Adaptor
65015
Endoscope
Connector Port
3
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