Bowa ARC PLUS - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Contents
900-001_IFU_V1.0_11270-S0-20130118-EN ARC PLUS Operating Manual 3
Contents
Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1. Using this Operating Manual ........................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Revision index ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Scope of validity .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. Other applicable documents ............................................................................................... 7
1.4. Symbols and notation ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1. Format of warning instructions ............................................................................ 8
1.4.2. Hazard levels of warning instructions .................................................................. 8
1.4.3. Tips ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.4. Other symbols and notation................................................................................. 9
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1. Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 11
2.3. Personal safety instructions .............................................................................................. 12
2.3.1. Ambient conditions ............................................................................................ 12
2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers .................................................................................. 13
2.3.3. Patient preparation ............................................................................................ 13
2.4. Device-related safety instructions ..................................................................................... 14
2.4.1. Correct connection of the argon device ............................................................. 14
2.4.2. Correct use of the argon device ........................................................................ 15
2.4.3. Correct connection and use of the argon gas bottle ......................................... 15
2.5. Safe handling (general instructions) ................................................................................. 17
2.5.1. Surgical environment: prevention of explosions and ignition ............................ 18
2.5.2. Application of the neutral electrode ................................................................... 18
3. Description ...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1. Controls and indicators ..................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1. Front panel controls and indicators ................................................................... 19
3.1.2. Rear panel controls and connectors .................................................................. 20
3.2. Symbols on the device ...................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1. Rating label ........................................................................................................ 22
3.3. Components required for operation .................................................................................. 22
3.4. Operating conditions ......................................................................................................... 22