Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Inspecting the Generator
6-2 Force FX-8C Service Manual
Inspecting the Receptacles
Equipment required:
• Bipolar footswitch
• Monopolar footswitch
• Bipolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching)
• Monopolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching).
1.
Turn off the generator.
2.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
3.
Check the three Footswitch receptacles on the rear panel for
obstructions or damage. Check for a secure fit by inserting the bipolar
footswitch or monopolar footswitch connector into the appropriate
receptacle.
If any connection is loose, replace the footswitch board assembly. Refer
to Footswitch Board Replacement in Section 7.
4.
Check the Bipolar Instrument receptacle on the front panel for
obstructions or damage. Insert the bipolar instrument connector
(footswitching and handswitching) into the appropriate receptacle to
verify a secure fit.
If the connection is loose, replace the front panel. Refer to Front Panel
Replacement in Section 7.
5.
Check the Monopolar 1/CEM and Monopolar 2 Instrument
receptacles on the front panel for obstructions or damage. Insert the
monopolar instrument connector (footswitching and handswitching)
into the appropriate receptacle to verify a secure fit.
If any of the connections are loose, replace the front panel. Refer to
Front Panel Replacement in Section 7.
6.
Check the Patient Return Electrode receptacle for a broken pin or an
obstruction. If the receptacle is damaged or obstructed, replace the REM
module. Refer to Front Panel REM Module Replacement in Section 7.