Symptom:
The Generator will not enter READY mode from STANDBY mode.
Probable cause
Corrective Action
Foot Switch pedal is depressed while
Release all pedals and switches while entering
pushing Standby Button.
READY mode.
Symptom:
The Generator beeps and/or changes mode unexpectedly.
Probable cause
Corrective Action
The Generator is located too close to an
Locate the Generator at least one foot away from
electrosurgical generator.
electrosurgical generators.
Hand Piece is defective.
Replace the Hand Piece.
Foot Switch is defective.
Replace the Foot Switch. Refer to Chapter 6 or call for
service. (Numbers are listed at the beginning of this section)
Electrical interference from hospital wall power
Refer to Chapter 6 or call for service.
or other equipment in O.R. disturbs Generator.
Symptom:
End of instrument blade detaches, leaving the blade extension in the Hand Piece.
Blade was attached to the Hand Piece with
Push Standby Button. Remove and discard the blade extender
excessive force.
from the Hand Piece. Attach a new instrument blade to the
Hand Piece.
Material between the blade and the Hand Piece
Push Standby Button. Remove and discard the blade base
has jammed the connection.
from the Hand Piece. Clean the end of the blade mount
surface on the Hand Piece with alcohol and sterile gauze. Do
not immerse the Hand Piece in liquid.
Symptom:
READY light is not illuminated.
Probable cause
Corrective Action
Generator is in STANDBY mode.
Push the Standby Button to enter READY mode.
Foot Switch is depressed while the
Release the Foot Switch until the Generator self-test
Generator is turned “on” and goes
is completed and the READY light comes on.
through self-test.
Hand Piece is defective.
Replace the Hand Piece.
Generator is defective.
Turn Generator power off. Refer to Section 6 for a module by
module diagnosis or call for service.
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Chapter 5 - Upper Level Diagnostics
continued
5.1
Trouble Shooting
Guide,
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