Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Correcting Malfunctions
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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
Correcting Malfunctions
If a solution is not readily apparent, use the table below to help identify and correct
specific malfunctions. After you correct the malfunction, verify that the generator
completes the self-test as described in Chapter 5,
Setup, Tests, and Adjustment
.
Generator does
not respond
when turned on Disconnected power cord,
faulty wall receptacle, or
faulty power cord Check power cord connections
(generator and wall receptacle). Connect
the power cord to a functional wall
receptacle. If necessary, replace the
power cord.
Fuse drawer is open or fuses
are blown Close the fuse drawer. If necessary,
replace the fuse(s). Refer to
Fuse
Replacement on page 7-13
. If a problem
persists, use a backup generator.
Loose or disconnected internal
cables Check all internal connections.
Faulty power entry module or
connections Check the power entry module and its
cable connections.
Faulty low voltage power
supply Check the low voltage power supply.
Damaged Control board
connectors and/or
malfunctioning Control board Remove the Control board and inspect
the connectors to the Power Supply/RF
board and to the Display board for
damage, poor seating, etc.
If the problem persists, replace the
Control board. For instructions, refer to
Control Board Replacement
on page 7-4.
Shorts or disconnects on
Power Supply/RF board Check the Power Supply/RF board for
shorts or disconnects.
Faulty power switch Replace the power switch. Refer to
Front
Panel Power Switch Replacement
on
page 7-12.
Malfunctioning front panel
components Replace the front panel assembly. Refer
to
Front Panel Replacement
on page 7-9.
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