Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Periodic Safety Check
5-16 Force FX-8C Service Manual
Important
Testing the Generator
Turning on the generator initiates an internal self-test to verify the
calibration. The self-test also checks the operation of the speaker, all
indicators, and the displays.
1.
Turn on the generator by pressing the front panel On (|) switch. Verify
the following:
• All visual indicators and displays on the front panel illuminate.
• Activation tones sound to verify that the speaker is working
properly.
If the coag mode has been
optionally changed to default to
Desiccate or Spray, that
corresponding indicator
illuminates after the self-test is
performed successfully
2. If the self-test is successful, a tone sounds. Verify the following:
• Indicators above the default mode buttons (Standard bipolar, Pure
cut, and Fulgurate coag) illuminate green.
• Each display shows a power setting of one watt.
• The REM Alarm indicator illuminates red.
If the self-test is not successful, an alarm tone sounds. A number may
momentarily appear in the Cut display and, in most cases, the
generator is disabled. Note the number and refer to Responding to
System Alarms in Section 6.
If you removed and/or replaced the battery, alarm number 212 may
appear in the Cut display when you turn on the generator. If this
happens, calibrate the generator.
Warning
Use the generator only if the self-test has been completed as described.
Otherwise, inaccurate power outputs may result.