Bowa ARC 100 - Using this Operating Manual; Manual Overview and Symbols

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900-100_IFU-V1.0_11587-S0-20141209-EN ARC 100 Operating Manual 5
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Legend ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Using this operating manual ........................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Revision index ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Scope of validity .................................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Other applicable documents ............................................................................................... 8
1.4. Symbols and notation ......................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1. Structure of warning instructions ......................................................................... 9
1.4.2. Hazard levels of warning instructions .................................................................. 9
1.4.3. Tips ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.4. Other symbols and notation............................................................................... 10
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1. Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.2. General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 12
2.3. Personal safety instructions .............................................................................................. 13
2.3.1. Ambient conditions ............................................................................................ 13
2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers.................................................................................. 13
2.3.3. Safe positioning of the patient ........................................................................... 14
2.3.4. Correct connection of the HF device ................................................................. 14
2.3.5. Correct use of the HF device ............................................................................. 14
2.3.6. Adjusting the settings of the HF device and use of the accessories ................. 15
2.4. Device-related safety instructions ..................................................................................... 16
2.5. Safe handling (general instructions) ................................................................................. 16
2.5.1. Surgical environment: Prevention of explosions and ignition ............................ 17
2.5.2. Application of the neutral electrode ................................................................... 17
3. Functionality ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1. Monopolar modes ............................................................................................................. 20
3.2. Bipolar mode ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.3. Monopolar/bipolar multifunction socket ............................................................................ 21
3.4. Connection socket for neutral electrode ........................................................................... 21
3.5. Activation and alarm signals in monopolar and bipolar mode .......................................... 21
3.6. Emergency stop ................................................................................................................ 22
3.7. Monitoring functions .......................................................................................................... 22
3.7.1. Self-test.............................................................................................................. 22