BRASSELER B5598C Beam Cordless Headlight System Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- BRASSELER
Table of Contents
BRASSELER B5598C Beam Cordless Headlight System
Device Description and Intended Use
The Brasseler VE Beam Cordless Headlight System is a fully portable lighting system worn by the operator and is intended to illuminate a working area. It can be worn on a headband or attached to all types of loupes. The light pod(s) are internally powered with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides more than 60 minutes of bright, focused light between charges.
What’s Included:
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning with a low-alcohol (<25%) solution is recommended. Avoid spraying liquid directly on the unit. Instead, spray onto a soft no-scratch cloth, and wipe the product as needed. Clean all lens surfaces with the dry optical cleaning cloth provided with the unit. Do not use a liquid cleaner on the lens. Should you have any questions, please call Brasseler VE Loupes & Lights Care at 888-325-4993.
CAUTION
- DO NOT SUBMERGE PRODUCT OR SUBJECT TO SURFACE SATURATION. Your product is not waterproof.
- DO NOT SUBMERGE IN ANY LIQUID OR ULTRASONIC CLEANER.
- DO NOT CLEAN VIA AN AUTOCLAVE, CHEMICLAVE, GLUTARALDEHYDE, IODOPHOR, OR ANY OTHER STERILIZATION METHOD.
- NO MODIFICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ALLOWED.
- THIS UNIT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY. AS A RESULT PLEASE BE SURE TO NOT STORE THE UNIT UNCHARGED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND REDUCE THE LIFETIME OF THE UNIT.
Operating Environment
- 10º – 30º C (50º – 86º F)
- 95% or less humidity
- Maximum barometric pressure 80kPa
- Maximum altitude of operation must be 2000m or less
Transport Environment
- 0º – 40º C (32º – 104º F)
- 95% or less humidity
- 70kPa – 106kPa
Operating Instructions
1. Charging light pod batteries
- a. Plug the power adapter (1) into a power outlet and connect to battery charger unit (4).
- b. A single blue light in the center of the charger will indicate power to the charger.
- c. Place a light pod (3) into the charger unit (4). Make sure the lens is facing up to engage charger terminals.
- d. When the light pod(s) is inserted into the charger, the appropriate charger indicator lights will illuminate.
- e. When all four charger lights are illuminated, the light pod is fully charged.
Mounting the light
Attach the Brasseler VE Beam mount to your loupes.
Universal Mount attachment to eyeglass frames:
Open the clip and slide down over the top of the nose bridge. The padded arms
of the clip should grasp each side of the eyeglass lenses. Tighten thumb screw
to secure clip to frame. There are many mount options for all glasses styles.
Please contact Brasseler VE Loupes & Lights Care with mount options and
questions.
Clip the Brasseler VE Beam light pod to its mount
- a. Remove the fully charged light pod from the Brasseler VE Beam charger.
- b. Place the rear of the light pod on the mount. It will magnetically “click” into place.
Turn on light pod by rotating pod
Rotating the light pod on its mount will cycle through off-high power-low
power-off settings.
Adjust the direction of the LED beam
To adjust the tension or the lamp head position, use the supplied Phillips
head screwdriver to tighten or loosen the two small link screws as needed.
Removing the Brasseler VE Beam light pod from the mount
To remove the Brasseler VE Beam light pod from the magnetic mount twist the
light to break the magnetic seal, then pull to the left or right of the loupes
and NOT up or down.
Warnings
Light pod
- Inspect light pod prior to use.
- Do not use damaged light pod.
- Turn the light pod off when not in use.
- The light pod can get hot.
- If the light pod is dropped or receives a mechanical impact, ensure that the casing is not damaged.
- The electrolyte contained within the lithium cells can cause irritation to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. In addition, cell venting could result in air contaminants, including corrosive or flammable vapors. All precautions should be taken to limit exposure to the electrolyte vapor.
- Dispose of light pod in accordance with existing state and local laws.
- Do not use the light pod if ambient temperatures exceed 30°C (86°F).
- When light pod is in use, always keep the front of the light at least 6 inches from skin and any surface being illuminated.
- Do not shine light into patient’s eyes.
- Do not shine light onto combustible material.
- Do not allow contact of the lamp to the patient.
Charging
- When charging the light pod, inspect the charging lights to ensure that charging is active.
- Do not simultaneously touch the charging unit (when plugged in) and the patient.
- Use only Brasseler VE Beam charger unit to charge the light pods. Li-ion batteries can be dangerous and even explode if improperly charged. The light pods are designed to be charged by the supplied charging station only
General
- Check all components for burrs, nicks, and sharp edges prior to use.
- If unit is jarred or dropped, re-inspect prior to use.
- Do not use the Brasseler VE Beam headlight system or charge the battery in an oxygen rich environment.
- Do not store liquids above the charger, power pack or any other Brasseler VE Beam component or accessory.
- If a spill occurs into the charger, battery, or LED lamp, discontinue use. Using the charger after liquid is spilled into the unit could result in electrical shock. Clean only as directed.
- Do not modify this equipment without authorization from the manufacturer.
Warranty
Brasseler warrants its products to be free of original defects in material and workmanship when used for intended purposes. The Brasseler VE Beam comes with a 1-year warranty.
Warranty Exclusions:
- Breakage or failure due to tampering, misuse, neglect, accidents, modification or shipping.
- If the instrument is not used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or instructions.
- If repaired or serviced by anyone other than Brasseler.
Prompt inspection and reporting of missing or damaged product should be reported to shipping carrier and Brasseler within 3 days of receipt of product. If Brasseler products or any component thereof is found to be defective or at variance with the instrument or component(s) they will be replaced at no cost to the purchaser. This warranty only applies to products purchased new from Brasseler. For any questions or problems, please contact your local Brasseler representative or call Brasseler VE Loupes & Lights Care at 888-325-4993 between the hours of 8am to 5pm (Pacific Time) Monday-Friday.
Replacement Parts Part Number
- Power Adapter LED5-BC-A
- Battery Charger Unit LED5-BC-BR
- Light Pod LED5-B-A2-BR
- Mount LED5-MA1-BR