Periodic Safety Check
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Force EZ-C Series Service Manual
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Inspecting the Generator and Accessories
Equipment
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Bipolar footswitch or monopolar footswitch
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Bipolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching)
•
Monopolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching)
Before You Start
1.
Turn off ( O ) the generator by pressing the front panel power switch.
2.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
Rear Panel
1.
Check the rear panel footswitch receptacles for obstructions or damage. Check
for a secure fit by inserting the bipolar footswitch or monopolar footswitch
connector into the appropriate receptacle.
2.
Remove the fuse and verify correct voltage and current rating. Refer to
Section 4,
Performance Characteristics
.
If either connection is loose, replace the Footswitch board assembly. Refer to
Section 8,
Footswitch Board Assembly
.
Front Panel
1.
Check the Footswitch receptacle for obstructions or damage. Check for a
secure fit by inserting the monopolar footswitch connector into the receptacle.
If the connection is loose, replace the receptacle. Refer to Section 8,
Front
Panel Footswitch Receptacle
.
2.
Check the Bipolar Instrument receptacle for obstructions or damage. Insert the
bipolar instrument connectors (footswitching and handswitching) into the
receptacle to verify a secure fit.
If the connection is loose, replace the front panel assembly. Refer to Section 8,
Front Panel
.
3.
Check the Monopolar Instrument receptacle and the Accessory Instrument
receptacle for obstructions or damage. Insert the monopolar instrument
connectors (footswitching and handswitching) into the appropriate receptacles
to verify a secure fit.
If any of the connections are loose, replace the front panel assembly. Refer to
Section 8,
Front Panel
.
4.
Check the Patient Return Electrode receptacle for a broken pin or an
obstruction. If the receptacle is damaged or obstructed, replace the front panel
assembly. Refer to Section 8,
Front Panel
.
