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Bowa ARC 350 User Manual

Bowa ARC 350
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OPERATING MANUAL
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT

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Bowa ARC 350 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerBowa
ModelARC 350
Max. Output Power350 W
Mains Frequency50/60 Hz
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
CategoryMedical Equipment
Mains Voltage230 V
Input Voltage230 V
Insulation ClassClass I

Summary

Using this operating manual

Icons and labeling

Explains warning instruction format, risk types, and prevention measures.

Structure of warning instructions

Details risk levels (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE) and their consequences.

Other symbols and marks

Defines various symbols used for prerequisites, steps, lists, and cross-references.

Safety

Intended use

Specifies the device's purpose and applicable surgical areas.

General safety instructions

Covers general precautions for safe operation and electromagnetic compatibility.

Personal safety instructions

Provides crucial safety guidelines for patients with pacemakers during HF surgery.

Safe handling (general instructions)

Details precautions to prevent ignition and explosions in the operating environment.

Applying the neutral electrode

Explains correct application of the neutral electrode to prevent burns.

Description

User interface components

Identifies and describes buttons, displays, and indicators on the front panel.

Monopolar connector module (left)

Describes the monopolar sockets and neutral electrode connector on the left.

Bipolar connector module (right)

Details the bipolar sockets for instruments on the right side.

Rear panel user interface components

Lists and explains connectors and switches on the rear panel of the device.

Symbols used on the device

Explains the meaning of various symbols found on the device and its interface.

Operating conditions

Lists environmental requirements for device operation.

Prearrangement

Setting up the HF device

Instructions for placing and positioning the HF device correctly for operation.

Connecting instruments

Steps for connecting monopolar instruments and the neutral electrode.

Instruments for bipolar applications

Procedures for connecting bipolar instruments and foot switches.

Functional test

Step-by-step guide for performing pre-service functional checks of the device.

Neutral electrode monitoring

Explains the EASY monitoring function for neutral electrode contact quality.

Operation

Connecting power

Details how to connect the device to the power supply and switch it on.

Program overview

Explains how to read the device interface and its states.

Configuring output currents

Guide to selecting cutting or coagulation modes for specific sockets.

Specifying power limits

Instructions for adjusting the maximum output power (Watt).

Selecting the effect

How to adjust the 'Effect' setting for fine-tuning output.

Selecting the neutral electrode

Process for selecting the correct neutral electrode type and checking contact.

Monopolar cutting modes

Details the Standard mode for cutting biological tissue with low resistance.

Monopolar coagulation modes

Explains the Forced Coag mode for fast coagulation with low tissue penetration.

Bipolar cutting modes

Describes the Standard mode for cutting with bipolar laparoscopic instruments.

Bipolar coagulation modes

Explains the AUTOSTART function for arcless contact coagulation.

Menu dialogs

How to adjust system settings like brightness, volume, and autostart delay.

“Program“ dialog

Options for selecting, deleting, sorting, and saving programs.

Detecting and correcting faults

System informations

Explains system fault messages categorized by color (Notice, Warning, Error).

Fault indications for EASY monitoring

Describes fault indications for EASY monitoring in three stages: green, yellow, and red.

Preparation

Disinfection and cleaning

Provides instructions on how to safely clean and disinfect the HF device.

Maintenance and repair

Safety inspection

Details the mandatory annual safety inspection requirements for the device.

Technical specifications

ARC 350 technical data

Lists detailed technical specifications, classifications, and power data for the ARC 350.

Output, voltage and current diagrams

Presents performance diagrams and tables for various operating modes and settings.

Accessories and replacement parts

EMC

Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2 Section 6.8.3.201

Details electromagnetic compatibility guidelines and immunity requirements for the device.

Disposal

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