Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Setting Up the Generator
Setup, T
ests, and Adjustment
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
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Changing the Power Setting
Verify the power settings for the selected mode with the surgeon. You can change the
power setting when the generator is on, including when it is activated.
To increase the power,
press the up arrow (

) button for the selected mode.
To decrease the power,
press the down arrow (

) button for the selected mode.
When you press and release the power button, the power changes by one setting (1, 5,
or 10 W), based on the settings available for the selected mode. The available power
settings are listed in Chapter 3,
Technical Specifications
.
To reach the maximum or minimum power setting for the selected mode, press and hold
the up arrow (

) or down arrow (

) button. The setting changes slowly at first, then
more rapidly. Release the button when the desired setting is displayed. If you try to set
the power above the maximum setting or below the minimum setting for the selected
mode, a tone sounds.
Activating the Surgical Instrument
To activate a handswitching instrument, use the controls on the instrument or on the
appropriate footswitch. To activate a footswitching instrument, you must use a
footswitch.
To reduce the possibility of alternate site burns that may be caused by RF leakage
currents, avoid unnecessary and prolonged activation of the generator.
If you use bipolar output when a return electrode is applied to the patient, the return
electrode circuit is deactivated automatically to eliminate the possibility of current
dispersal.
Notice
Do not activate the generator until the forceps have made contact with the patient. Product
damage may occur.