Caring for your light cable

• Avoid tight bends in the cable and stress at the connectors
• Unplug the cable from the device when storing - (Total Lamp - unplug both ends)
• Remove the cable from the connector holding the plug - do not pull on the cable
• Coil the cable loosely when storing - see technique below
• Do not wrap around the control unit or loupe
• Use clothing clips to guide the cable close to the body to prevent snagging
• Take care when closing a case not to trap the cable in the edge when closing
• Place the control unit so that the cable does not have a tight bend as it exits

Here’s a guide to the Over-Under Cable Coiling Technique (a professional method used to coil cables in a way that prevents tangling, twisting, and kinking):

Step 1: Make the First (Over) Loop

• Hold one end of the cable in your non-dominant hand.
• Use your dominant hand to create a standard loop.
• The loop follows the cable’s natural curve.

Step 2: Make the Second (Under) Loop

• Grab the next section of cable.
• Rotate your wrist so your palm faces up, allowing the cable to twist naturally.
• This reverses the loop direction without stressing the cable.

Step 3: Continue Over-Under Pattern

• Repeat the alternating over-under loops.
• Keep the loops even and relaxed.

Step 4: Secure the Cable

• Use a Velcro strap or cable tie to keep it neat.
• When uncoiling, it should straighten smoothly without tangles.