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2) Inspection of insertion tube exibility

a) Starting at the bending section junction create an approximately 20 cm loop of

the insertion tube as shown in the gure below.

20cm

10cm

Figure 2.4

b) Gently raise/lower the left/right hands alternately and conrm equal exibility

for the length of the loop. Do NOT use the endoscope if there are any;

• rigid portions which do not bend as easily as the rest of the loop or

• exible portions which bend much more than the rest of the loop.

Figure 2.5

Figure 2.6

c) Repeat steps a) and b) above until the inspection of the entire insertion tube is

complete. If the endoscope fails the inspection above;

• Do NOT use the endoscope and

• Contact your PENTAX representative.