
Troubleshooting
Electrical Systems (eMax 2, eMax 2 Plus and e12)
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Excessive handpiece noise
Faulty internal component
Return to Synthes Anspach for service
Lack of power to console
Plug is not fully inserted/power switch
not turned on
Verify plugs to wall and back of console
are pushed
in completely and power switch
is in “I” position.
Outlet is not functional
Verify another piece of electrical equip-
ment can receive power from outlet.
Handpiece vibration or extremely
hot
Faulty internal component
Return to Synthes Anspach for service.
Internal motor overheats due to contin-
uous extreme cutting at near stalling
conditions
Console will shut handpiece off. If it con-
tinues to shut off during normal cutting,
return to Anspach for service.
Hose may be kinked
Unkink hose (verify it is not being pinched
or clamped to table).
Handpiece out of balance
Return to Synthes Anspach for service.
Handpiece hose damaged
Return to Synthes Anspach for service.
Excessive vibration of cutting burr
Cutting burr may be bent
Replace with new eMax 2/eMax 2 Plus
cutting burr.
Cutting burr may not be fully seated
Reassemble cutting burr and attachment.
Improper attachment and cutting
burr
combination
Only use correct cutting burr with appropri-
ate attachment.
Possible attachment bearing damage
Return attachment to Synthes Anspach for
service.
Attachment is hot
Debris lodged inside attachment
Clean attachment using Synthes Anspach
Attachment Cleaning Instructions located
in this manual.
Possible bearing damage
Return attachment to Synthes Anspach
for service.
Craniotome attachment is bent
Excessive force used in operation
Do not use, replace attachment.
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Anspach Electric Systems
Instructions for Use
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