Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Service Personnel Safety
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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
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Service Personnel Safety
Before servicing the generator, it is important that you read, understand, and follow the
instructions supplied with it and with any other equipment used to install, test, adjust, or
repair the generator.
General
Active Accessories
Warning
Use the generator only if the self-test has been completed as described. Otherwise, inaccurate
power outputs may result.
The instrument receptacles on this generator are designed to accept only one instrument at a
time. Do not attempt to connect more than one instrument at a time into a given receptacle.
Doing so will cause simultaneous activation of the instruments.
Precaution
Do not stack equipment on top of the generator or place the generator on top of electrical
equipment (except a Valleylab Argon Gas Delivery Unit II or a CUSA EXcel unit). These
configurations are unstable and/or do not allow for adequate cooling.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic
equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause interference with
them.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when an accessory is active.
Notice
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization connector with an
equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall receptacle having the correct voltage. Otherwise, product
damage may result.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
Electric Shock Hazard
Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly connected and
that no metal is exposed.