3.3
System Test
8
3.2
Instrument
Preparation and
Hand Piece
Attachment
continued
Chapter 3 - Basic Operation
continued
4
Attach the sterile U
LTRA
C
ISION
®
HARMONIC
S
CALPEL
®
Hand Piece following the
appropriate package insert instructions:
Note: Refer to specific instrument package inserts for use of the Generator during surgical cases.
5
Attach an instrument blade to the Hand Piece following the instructions listed in the
instrument’s package insert.
6
Turn Generator power on.
7
If the Hand Piece has been steam sterilized (autoclave or flash), wait 5 minutes with the
Hand Piece attached to the Generator and the Generator on to allow the Hand Piece to dry.
STANDBY Mode is recommended during this period of time.
8
If the Generator is in STANDBY Mode, press the Standby Button to return it to READY
Mode. If the generator is not already at power level 5, select level 5 by using the Increase
Button.
Step
Instruction
1
Energize the blade by pressing a pedal on the Foot Switch.
2
Apply the blade to wood, cardboard, or wax and verify the blade burns and cuts. If the
system fails this basic functional verification, refer to the upper level diagnostic section of
this manual (Chapter 5).
The U
LTRA
C
ISION
H
ARMONIC
S
CALPEL
System is now ready for testing. After performing the very basic
tests which follow, the more detailed functional tests described in section 5.3 are recommended.
Caution: During this testing, the instrument blade will become active. Do not touch the blade!
