Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Service Personnel Safety
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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
Patient Return Electrodes
Fire/Explosion Hazards
Electric Shock Hazards
Precaution
Accessories must be connected to the proper receptacle type. In particular, bipolar accessories
must be connected to the Bipolar Instrument receptacle only. Improper connection may result in
inadvertent generator activation or a REM contact quality monitor alarm.
Set power levels to the lowest setting before testing an accessory.
Notice
During bipolar electrosurgery, do not activate the generator until the forceps have made contact
with the patient. Product damage may occur.
Warning
Using a patient return electrode without the REM safety feature will not activate the REM Contact
Quality Monitoring System.
Warning
Danger: Explosion Hazard
Do not install the generator in the presence of flammable
anesthetics, gases, liquids, or objects.
Fire Hazard
Do not place active accessories near or in contact with flammable materials (such
as gauze or surgical drapes). Electrosurgical accessories that are activated or hot from use can
cause a fire. Use a holster to hold electrosurgical accessories safely away from personnel and
flammable materials.
Fire Hazard
Do not use extension cords.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with fuses of the
same type and rating as the original fuse.
Warning
Connect the generator power cord to a properly grounded receptacle. Do not use power plug
adapters.
Do not connect a wet power cord to the generator or to the wall receptacle.
To allow stored energy to dissipate after power is disconnected, wait at least five minutes before
replacing parts.