Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Periodic Safety Check
Setup, T
ests, and Adjustment
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Here is a summary of safety checks:
• Inspect the generator and accessories
• Inspect the internal components
• Test the generator
• Verify REM function
• Confirm outputs
• Check leakage current and ground resistance
Recommended Test Equipment
• Digital voltmeter—Fluke TM* 77 or 87, or equivalent
• True RMS voltmeter—Fluke 8920, or equivalent
• Oscilloscope—Tektronix 2445, or equivalent
• Leakage current tester—Use UL load device or commercially available leakage tester
• Leakage table—per IEC 60601-2-2, Figure 104
• 100, 200, 300, 500 Ω, all 250 watt, 1% tolerance, noninductive (Dale TM* NH-250
or equivalent)
Electric Shock Hazard Do not touch any exposed wiring or conductive surfaces while the
generator is disassembled and energized. Never wear a grounding strap when working on an
energized generator.
Precaution
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the generator, work at
a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when handling electrostatic-sensitive
components, except when working on an energized generator. Handle circuit boards by their
nonconductive edges. Use an antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive
components and circuit boards.
Warning