Bowa ARC 303 - Functional Test

5 Preparation
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5.3.4. Assigning a foot switch output
1. Press the extra button on the dual foot pedal swiitch (e.g. for
"Bipolar Output" 31).
– or –
Key/indicator for "Foot Switch" 25.
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The "Bipolar Foot Switch" indicator 25 will light up and an
alternating acoustic signal will be emitted for acoustic confirmation
of the switchover process. The blue foot switch pedal is now
activated for bipolar coagulation.
2. Press the key/display for AUTOSTART 26 for longer than
5 seconds.

The configured HF parameters will be saved and the symbol ->
appears on the display or main display 15.
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5.4. Functional test
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5.4.1. Autotest function
The HF device automatically carries out a self-test after being switched
on and a cyclical test during operation. If errors occur, see
section Detecting and correcting faults, page 51.
5.4.2. Functional test execution
Perform the following functional test before putting the device into
service:
The accessories must be designed for the indicated maximum voltage.
1. Connect the neutral electrode and attach it to the patient’s arm.
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The EASY neutral electrode indicator 19/20 changes to green.
2. Remove the neutral electrode.
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The indicator 18 changes to red, acoustic signals sound, and the
EASY neutral electrode monitoring indicator 19/20 goes dark.
3. Press the surfaces of the neutral electrode against each other.
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The EASY neutral electrode monitoring indicator 19/20 changes
back to green.
The neutral electrode used for this test may not later be used for an
operation.
4. Connect a monopolar HF handpiece to a monopolar socket
connector 29/30 and use the hand and foot switches to individually
activate "Cut" and "Coag".