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Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
Auto Bipolar Function
Setting the Auto Bipolar Activation Delay
Specify a delay between the instrument’s initial contact with tissue and delivery of bipolar
energy.
1. When Auto Bipolar is ON, access the activation delay settings by touching the settings
button in the Bipolar quadrant
2. Use the up or down arrows to set the activation delay time (in seconds). Delay
selections are 0.0 (default), 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 sec.
3. Touch
OK
to close the window and save the delay setting. If the delay selected is
greater than 0.0 seconds, the delay time will be displayed in the bipolar quadrant.
Warning
Use of different Covidien cord models or cords from other manufacturers may not achieve proper
electrical output for this device, thereby failing to produce the desired clinical effect. For example,
Auto Bipolar activation/deactivation settings may not work properly using cords other than those
specified by Covidien.
Precaution
Do not use the FT0501 ForceTriad Bipolar Adapter with Auto Bipolar on the VLFT10GEN.
Important
The tines of the bipolar instrument must be removed from the tissue between each Auto Bipolar
activation.
