Electrosurgical Unit Minicutter
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Revision 08
4.7.5
Bipolar Operating Mode
For bipolar operation, the current type
bipolar coagulation
must be activated!
The current type
bipolar coagulation
is activated by pressing the foot switch.
The bipolar HF current is provided in accordance with the selected power. At the same time, an acoustic
signal can be heard, and the corresponding activation LED (8) lights up.
Risk of malfunction, danger of injury
After prolonged application of HF current at high power, the surface of the unit can heat up significantly.
4.7.6
Bipolar Functional Check
All functions of the unit must be checked before using the unit. Perform the following test steps for the
bipolar functional check:
•
The neutral electrode does not have to be connected for bipolar operation. As described in
section 4.7 "Bipolar Operation", p. 18, we recommend connecting the neutral electrodes even for
bipolar mode.
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Connect connection cable with instrument for bipolar coagulation to socket (14).
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Connect single-pedal foot switch to socket (15) on the rear.
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Activate the bipolar HF current via the foot switch. The activation LED (8) must light up, and the
HF activation signal must sound.
Risk of malfunction, danger of injury!
If the HF activation signal can be heard when no foot switch is connected, the unit is defective.
•
The unit must not be operated.
A technical check is required in any such case.
Risk of malfunction, danger of injury!
If the HF activation signal can be heard while the foot switch is connected or when the pedal is not
pressed, the foot switch is defective:
•
This accessory must not be used. It must be replaced.
