2 Safety
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Operating Manual ARC 400
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2.4.
Product-related safety instructions
Devices manufactured by BOWA are developed in accordance with the current
state of technology and generally accepted safety rules. Despite this, using these
products can lead to risks to the life and health of the user or third parties and/or
damage to the device or other objects.
Use only accessories approved by BOWA, see Section Accessories and
replacement parts, page 134.
Use the device only when it is in free of technical defects and in good working
order and only for the intended purpose, always remaining aware of safety
requirements and risks and complying with this operating manual.
Have malfunctions that can adversely affect safety (e.g. deviations from the
permissible operating conditions) repaired without delay.
Wipe down the HF device only with cleaning agents and disinfectants that are
approved in the country of use for surface cleaning. See Section Disinfection and
cleaning, page 85.
Never immerse the device in water or cleaning agents.
Never boil the device and never disinfect it mechanically.
If any fluids penetrate the device, drain them immediately.
Damage to the device can lead to an undesirable increase in output power due to
improper operation of the device.
Certain units or accessories can cause danger in lower power settings. For
example, the risk of gas embolism in argon assisted coagulation rises, if the hf-
power is insufficient for the fast creation of an impenetrable eschar layer on the
target tissue.
2.5.
Safe handling (general instructions)
Before each use of the device, check to ensure that it is functioning properly and is
in good working order and connected properly.
Observe the instructions on intended use in conformance with standards (see
Section Fault indications for EASY monitoring , page 84.
During use, always observe and comply with the acoustic signals and/or error
messages of the HF device (see Section Fault indications for EASY monitoring ,
page 84).
The device and accessories may be operated and used only by people who have
the necessary training, knowledge and experience.
Regularly inspect the accessories, especially the electrode cables, endoscopic
accessories and neutral electrodes, for damage to the insulation, proper operation
and expiration date.
Ensure that no instruments are being cleaned when AUTOSTART is activated.
Wear suitable gloves during operations.
