Erbe ERBOTOM ICC 350 M, Instruction Manual

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10.6 Protection against moisture
ICC model series high-frequency surgical units are protected against the penetration of moisture
in accordance with EN 60 601-2-2 . In spite of this, these units should not be set up in the
vicinity of hoses or containers which contain liquids. Liquids should not be placed above or
even on the unit. Only those footswitches may be used which are watertight in accordance with
EN 60 601-2-2 Sec. 44.6 aa. Only those electrode handles with key switches must be used which
conform to the EN 60 601-2-2, Sec. 44.6 bb.
10.7 Cooling
ICC model series units must be set up in such a way that free air circulation around their housing
is ensured. For that reason, set-up in confined corners, shelves etc. is not permissible.
10.8 HF interferences
High-frequency surgical units intentionally generate high-frequency voltages and currents. It
must therefore be taken into consideration during set-up and operation that other electromedical
equipment may be subjected to interference in their function.
10.9 Combination with other units
If an ICC is to be operated in combination with other units, make certain that the correct functions
and the safety of the units are not impaired by this combination.
For combination of an ICC with an Argon Plasma Coagulation unit, the instruction manual for
the Argon Plasma Coagulation must also be precisely observed.
10.10 Receiving inspection
The unit should be checked immediately upon receipt for shipping damage and be subjected to
a performance test. In case of damage due to shipping, this must be immediately reported to the
shipping agent and a damage report must be filled out to secure the claim for damage
compensation. This must include, in addition to the name and address of the recipient, the date
of receipt, type and serial number of the unit supplied, as well as a description of the damages.
The unit’s original packaging should be retained during the guarantee period so that the unit can
be returned in the original packaging if this becomes necessary.
10.11 Custom adaptation of the maximum time limit
In consideration of the risk of thermal tissue damages due to unintentional switching on of an
HF high-frequency generator, an unintentionally switched on HF generator should be switched
off again as soon as possible automatically. Since the unit cannot automatically distinguish between
intentional and unintentional switching on of an HF generator, the automatic switching off of an
HF generator must not occur too quickly, because this would impair the operator during cutting
and/or coagulation. Since the risk of thermal tissue damage varies greatly among the various
operating modes, the units of the ICC model series can adapt and store the maximum time limit
for each operating mode and in each storable program via Test program no. 10 of at least 3 sec.
to a maximum of 900 sec.