Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Adjusting the Volume of Activation Tones
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ing Surgery
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 5-7
Adjusting the Volume of Activation Tones
To change the volume of activation tones, turn the Volume knob on the rear panel:
• Clockwise, to increase the volume
• Counterclockwise, to decrease the volume.
You cannot silence the activation tones or adjust the alarm tone volume.
Responding to Alarms
REM Alarm
A tone sounds twice, and the REM Alarm indicator flashes red. The indicator remains red
and RF output is disabled until the alarm condition is corrected. When you correct a REM
alarm condition, output is enabled and the REM Alarm indicator illuminates green.
Alarm Situations
The following conditions can generate a REM alarm:
• The patient return electrode is not connected to the generator when the generator is
activated for monopolar surgery.
• The return electrode does not have adequate contact with the patient.
• The contact area is reduced due to movement, loss of adhesion, fluid pooling, or dry
contact gel.
• The return electrode cord is damaged, causing excessive resistance.
To correct an alarm condition, refer to Correcting a REM Alarm Condition on page 7-2.
Caution
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when an accessory is active.
Important
After successful completion of the self-test, the REM Alarm indicator flashes red and a tone
sounds twice. No corrective action is required.