Gima 34301 Instructions page 3

Thank you for purchasing our product. This product meets the most stringent requirements regarding the se-
lection of manufacturing materials and also the final control. These instructions should be followed to ensure
durability of this product.
The operator must carefully read and understand this manual thoroughly to keep the product performance
durable and reliable for longer period.
After opening the packages, first of all it is necessary to check all the components against the standard con-
figuration. Check that they are all present and in perfect conditions.
FEATURES
The laryngoscope blades are manufactured from antimagnetic 18/8- quality stainless steel type AISI 303/304
which is highly resistant to corrosion and conform to the ISO 7376 standard.
GIMA blades are maintenance free and autoclavable up to 134°C / 5 min approximately for 2,000 times.
USING THE BLADES
Do not grip the lever when removing the blade. Do not apply any pressure, in the directions shown in the
illustration Fig 1, which could force the blade and lever apart.
Damage to the linkage may occur, resulting in incorrect action, or stiffness of the adjustable tip. The blade is
assembled to the handle in the normal manner. The lever to operate the tip section will then extend behind
the handle.
The lever should not be touched during the initial stage of use, until the tip of the laryngoscope has been
inserted into the vallecula.
Once this stage has been reached, movement of the lever towards the handle will elevate the tip of the blade,
and therefore lift the epiglottis, without the need to increase the force exerted by the main part of the blade.
Release the lever before the blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
1. Engage the blade by aligning the slot of the blade on to the hook pin of the handle and apply a sufficient
force 1N-5N to make engagement as show in Fig 2.
2. Apply force upward to bring the blade in operating position as in Fig 3.
3. To bring the blade in stand by position apply force downward as in Fig 3.
LAMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Unscrew the lamp in counterclock wise direction until free as shown in Fig 4.
2. Replace the lamp and verify that the lamp is sufficiently tightened before use.
3. Be sure that the lamp is properly screwed in.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Unscrew bottom cap of handle and remove batteries
2. For greater longevity, alkaline batteries are recommended as replacement. Ordinary carbonic batteries
may also be used.
3. Replace with appropriate size batteries making sure the + and - terminals are placed correctly.
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