Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Periodic Safety Check
5-14 Force FX-8C Service Manual
Inspecting the Generator and Accessories
Equipment required:
• Bipolar footswitch or monopolar footswitch
• Bipolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching)
• Monopolar instrument cords (handswitching and footswitching).
Turn off the generator, and 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
Performance Characteristics in Section 3.
If either connection is loose, replace the footswitch board assembly. Refer
to Footswitch Board Replacement in Section 7.
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 Front Panel
Footswitch Receptacle Replacement in Section 7.
2.
Check the Bipolar Instrument receptacle 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 assembly. Refer to
Front Panel Replacement in Section 7.
3.
Check the monopolar instrument receptacles 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 assembly.
Refer to Front Panel Replacement in Section 7.
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 Front Panel Replacement in Section 7.