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snapped firmly into place. To remove, pull

firmly on the eartip.

Removing the Diaphragm and

Cleaning the Chestpiece:

wipe with alcohol. Wipe chestpiece surfaces

with alcohol or soapy water. Dry all parts and

surfaces thoroughly before reassembling.

Assembly and Replacement of the

Tunable Diaphragm:

With the diaphragm side

up, push the rim at the

apex with both thumbs

and roll the rim off the

edge of the chestpiece.

Remove the diaphragm

from the rim and clean

parts in soapy water or

Using your fingertip,

apply a small amount of

talcum powder to the

inside surface of the

flexible edge of the

diaphragm then align the

rim and diaphragm as a

unit. This will facilitate

assembly and maintain

smooth and quiet

low/high frequency

alternation. Snap the

diaphragm with your

fingers to remove excess

talcum powder. Insert the

flexible edge of the

diaphragm into the

groove of the rim. This is

best accomplished by

starting with the rim

positioned above the

legible side of the

Minor adjustments may be made by slightly

pulling and rolling the rim away from the

diaphragm, allowing the diaphragm to slip

into position.

General Use and Maintenance:

• Avoid extreme heat, cold, solvents, and oils.

• The entire stethoscope can be wiped clean

with alcohol or soapy water.

• Eartips can be removed from the ear-tubes

for thorough cleaning.

diaphragm. Visually

examine the ring to

ensure that the flexible

edge is smoothly

engaged inside the rim.

Refer to illustration for

correct assembly of the

non-chill rim and

diaphragm. If necessary,

flex the assembly by

pinching the outer rim

edge between the thumb

and fingers. To attach the

rim/diaphragm assembly

to the chestpiece, engage

the groove of the rim

(with the diaphragm

attached) around the

chestpiece at one point

and hold it in place with

your thumbs. Slowly roll

the rim around and over

the chestpiece edge using

both thumbs, moving in

opposite directions

around the chestpiece.

Visually inspect the edge

where the diaphragm

engages the rim for

uniform containment.