Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Service Personnel Safety
1-4 Force FX-8C Service Manual
Active Accessories
Patient Return Electrodes
Fire/Explosion Hazards
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone
alerts the surgical team when an accessory is active.
Notice
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization
connector with an equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall receptacle having the correct voltage.
Otherwise, product damage may result.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
Electric Shock Hazard
Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly
connected and that no metal is exposed.
Caution
Accessories must be connected to the proper receptacle type. In particular,
bipolar accessories must be connected to the Bipolar Instrument receptacle only.
Improper connection may result in inadvertent generator activation or a REM
Contact Quality Monitor alarm.
Set power levels to the lowest setting before testing an accessory.
Notice
During bipolar electrosurgery do not activate the generator until the forceps have
made contact with the patient. Product damage may occur.
Warning
Using a patient return electrode without the REM safety feature will not activate
the Valleylab REM Contact Quality Monitoring System.
Warning
Danger: Explosion Hazard Do not install the generator in the presence of
flammable anesthetics, gases, liquids, or objects.
Fire Hazard
Do not place active accessories near or in contact with flammable
materials (such as gauze or surgical drapes). Electrosurgical accessories that
are activated or hot from use can cause a fire. Use a holster to hold
electrosurgical accessories safely away from personnel and flammable materials.
Fire Hazard Do not use extension cords.
Caution