Bovie Aaron 950 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Equipment Covered in this Manual ....................................................................................................iii
For Information Call ...........................................................................................................................iii
Conventions Used in this Guide...................................................................................................................iii
Introducing the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator .......................................................................1-1
Key Features .............................................................................................................................................1-2
Components and Accessories....................................................................................................................1-2
Safety .......................................................................................................................................................1-2
Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles .................................................................................................2-1
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................................2-2
Symbols on the Front Panel.............................................................................................................2-3
Cut, Blend, and Coag Controls...................................................................................................................2-4
Fulguration, Bipolar, and Preset Controls..................................................................................................2-5
Indicators and Receptacles .......................................................................................................................2-6
Rear and Side Panels ................................................................................................................................2-7
Symbols on the Rear Panel..............................................................................................................2-7
Symbols on the Side Panel ..............................................................................................................2-7
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................3-1
Initial Inspection.......................................................................................................................................3-2
Installing the Unit.....................................................................................................................................3-2
Using the Aaron 950™........................................................................................................................4-1
Inspecting the Generator and Accessories ................................................................................................4-2
Setup Safety .............................................................................................................................................4-2
Setting Up ................................................................................................................................................4-3
Using and Understanding The Aaron 950™ Memory Features ..................................................................4-4
Storing and Recalling Preset Settings..............................................................................................4-4
Preparing for Monopolar Surgery .............................................................................................................4-4
Applying the Patient Return Electrode ............................................................................................4-4
Preparing for Bipolar Surgery ...................................................................................................................4-5
Activation Safety ......................................................................................................................................4-6
Activating the Unit ...................................................................................................................................4-7
Monopolar Activation......................................................................................................................4-7
Bipolar Activation............................................................................................................................4-7
Maintaining the Aaron 950™ .............................................................................................................5-1
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................5-2
Periodic Inspection ...................................................................................................................................5-2
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................6-1
Repair Policy and Procedures.............................................................................................................7-1
Responsibility of the Manufacturer ..........................................................................................................7-2
Returning the Generator for Service .........................................................................................................7-2
Step 1 – Obtain a Returned Goods Authorization Number..............................................................7-2
Step 2 – Clean the Generator ..........................................................................................................7-2
Step 3 – Ship the Generator............................................................................................................7-2
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