ConMed ExcaliburPLUS PC - Operating Instructions; Preliminary Setup

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2.5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.5.1 Preliminary Set Up
1. Ensure the Power Switch is OFE, then connect
the power cable to a properly grounded and
polarized mating power receptacle. Do not con-
nect a Return electrode at this time.
2. Set the Power Switch to the ON position. The
green lamp in the Power Switch shall illuminate.
As the unit goes through it's internal self-diagnos-
tics, confirm the machine responds by:
a) Sounding a tone test.
b) During the tone test, displaying a total of nine
"8's on the four digital displays.
c) Illuminating all three mode indicators, all
twelve key indicators, Return Fault indicator, and
all of the ASSIST Resistance indicator bars. After
the display test, the unit will show SLF dIA (for
self-diagnostics) in the cut and coag power win-
dows. The bipolar power window will show the
software part number and the program window
will show the software revision level.
d) After the power-on self-tests are complete, the
unit should beep the “test completed” tones.
After the power-on self-tests, the unit is ready for
use. If the unit sounds a continuous high tone,
displays a fault code, or otherwise fails to respond
as above, the unit has failed one of its internal
tests and is not suitable for use. Before turning
the power off, note the "Err" or "ACC" code dis-
played in the Power Displays to assist in the diag-
nosis by a biomedical technician. ACC codes can
often be corrected by Operating Room staff, see
Section 2.7.2. Contact your Biomedical depart-
ment for repair if an “Err” code appears.
3. Inspect, then connect the desired monopolar
accessories to connectors. Refer to Figure 2.2 for
typical monopolar accessory connections.
WARNING
ALWAYS STOW UNUSED ACCESSORIES
IN A SAFE, INSULATED LOCATION
SUCH AS A HOLSTER.
4. Connect the foot switches, as required, to the
rear of the unit (not required if only hand switch-
able accessories are to be used). Use only
CONMED/Aspen Labs footswitches.
5. Inspect, then connect the plug of the disper-
sive electrode cable to the return electrode jack or
to an appropriate adapter. Refer to Figure 2.2. A
dispersive electrode need not be connected if only
Bipolar operation is required.
NOTE: This electrosurgical unit incorporates the
Aspen Return Monitor. The monitor will inhibit
monopolar operation of the unit if its require-
ments for the return electrode have not been sat-
isfied (see instruction 7).
6. Select and prepare the patient return electrode
site and apply the return electrode in full contact
with the patient, and in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's instructions. If no instructions are
given, observe the guidelines provided in Section
1 of this manual.
7. Generally, the return pad type will already be
set to the proper mode, since the unit automati-
cally retains the last pad setting. If it is incorrect,
select Dual Pad or Single Pad Mode. Confirm
that the ASSIST Resistance indicator and the
Return Fault Indicator are blank if Single Pad
mode is selected. If Dual Pad mode is selected,
press the Monitor Set Point key only after visually
confirming full dual pad electrode contact with
patient. Confirm the Return Fault indicator is
blank, and the ASSIST Resistance indicator stops
flashing and displays 2 to 8 green bars. The
number of green bars indicates the patient's resis-
tance and can be used as an indicator of patient
risk.
WARNING
DO NOT DEPEND SOLELY ON THE
ASSIST RESISTANCE INDICATOR FOR
CONFIRMATION OF GOOD RETURN
ELECTRODE APPLICATION.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD
MAKE THE FINAL DECISION ON
PROPER ELECTRODE PLACEMENT.
8. The machine may already be setup to desired
settings, since it powers up to the last settings at
the time the unit was powered down. If not, but
the desired settings have been programmed, use