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1 • Safety Instructions
80110-201_V24169
2022-01
Blown power fuses may only be replaced by a competent techni-
cian. Only replacement fuses that have the same rating as the one
specified on the unit’s rating plate may be used.
When a fuse has been changed, the function of the unit must be
verified. If the unit does not function properly or if there are any
concerns, please contact Erbe Elektromedizin. You will find the
addresses in the address list at the end of this User Manual.
Connection of unit / cart and power supply during cleaning and
disinfection
Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel!
Switch off the unit. Unplug the power cord of the unit / cart.
Fire / explosion
In electrosurgery electric sparks and arcs occur at the instrument. Flammable gases,
vapors, and liquids can be set alight or caused to explode.
Flammable anesthetics
Risk of explosion to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of dam-
age to property.
Do not use flammable anesthetics when an operation is being
performed on the head or thorax.
If use is unavoidable, you must evacuate the anesthetics before
performing electrosurgery.
Flammable gas mixture in TUR (Transurethral Resection) and TCR
(Transcervical Endometrial Resection)
Hydrogen and oxygen can ascend into the roof of the bladder, the up-
per part of the prostate, and the upper part of the uterus. If you resect
into this gas mixture, it could combust.
Risk of combustion to the patient!
Allow the gas mixture to escape through the resectoscope sheath.
Do not resect into the gas mixture.
Flammable endogenous gases in the gastrointestinal tract
Risk of explosion to the patient!
Extract the gases before performing electrosurgery or irrigate
with CO
2
.
Or scavenge with argon.
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