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Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
Monopolar Quick Setup Instructions
Monopolar Quick Setup Instructions
If familiar with the VLFT10GEN, follow this abbreviated procedure to set up the system for
monopolar surgery.
If more detailed instructions are required, refer to the following sections in this chapter for
detailed instructions.
1. Plug the system power cord into the rear panel receptacle.
2. Plug the system power cord into a grounded power outlet.
3. Turn on the energy platform and verify that the power-on self-test is successfully
completed.
4. If using a foot pedal, connect it to a monopolar foot-pedal receptacle on the rear
panel. The Monopolar 2 receptacle requires an adapter to connect a standard 4-pin
monopolar foot pedal.
5. Apply the patient return electrode to the patient and connect it to the patient return
electrode receptacle on the generator’s front panel.
6. Connect the instrument to the appropriate instrument receptacle on the front panel.
Align the connector pins with the dots below each Monopolar receptacle to ensure full
functionality of the instrument. Inserting an instrument into the Monopolar 1
receptacle will require additional force.
7. Verify or change the mode and power settings in the corresponding quadrant of the
touchscreen.
Important
Do not plug the system power cord into a power strip or extension cord.
Warning
Use only Covidien foot pedals. Use of other manufacturer’s foot pedals is not recommended;
unexpected output may occur.
