Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Performance Characteristics
Technical Specifications
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual 3-3
Transport and Storage
Duty Cycle
Under maximum power settings and rated load conditions (Pure cut, 300 watt setting,
300 Ω load) the generator is suitable for activation times of 10 seconds on, 30 seconds
off for one hour.
If the internal temperature of the generator is too high, an alarm tone sounds and a
number (451) flashes in the Cut display alternately with the power settings. You can
activate the generator and change the power settings while this condition exists.
Ambient temperature
range -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Relative humidity 25% to 85%, noncondensing
Atmospheric pressure 500 to 1060 millibars
Duration of storage If stored longer than one year, the battery must be
replaced (Refer to Battery Replacement on page 7-3)
and a full checkout, including calibration, must be
completed before use. For instructions, refer to
Chapter 5,
Setup, Tests, and Adjustment .