Erbe APC 300 - Safety Precautions against the Threat of Electric Shocks

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2 • Notes on Safety
The following electrosurgical units are suitable for use in conjunction with
the APC 300:
ERBOTOM ACC 450
ERBOTOM ICC 200 ARGON COAG
ERBOTOM ICC 300
ERBOTOM ICC 350
Instructions, training of medical personnel
All those involved in preparing, setting, working with, stripping down,
cleaning or disinfecting the equipment and instruments should read the
operating instructions of the APC 300 and the notes on the use of the
instruments. Please pay particular attention to the notes on safety and the
warnings contained in each chapter.
Operation of the electrosurgical equipment is not the subject of these operating
instructions. Aside from the following notes on safety, all safety regulations
concerning monopolar HF surgery apply to argon plasma coagulation. This
is particularly the case for the correct handling of the neutral electrode. It is
imperative that you refer to the notes on safety contained in the operating
instructions of the electrosurgical equipment.
The APC 300 may only be used by persons who have been given training in
the correct use of the APC 300 or the combination of appliances (APC 300 -
electrosurgical equipment, instrumentation) which has taken these operating
instructions into consideration.
Training may only be conducted by persons whose knowledge and practical
experience qualify them to do so.
ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage caused
by improper usage.
If anything is unclear or questions arise, please contact an ERBE employee
or the ERBE office nearest to your location. We will be glad to help you and
appreciate comments on these operating instructions.
Safety precautions against the threat of electric shocks
The APC 300 complies with the requirements of type CF (cardiac floating)
according to EN 60-601-1 and it has a patient leakage current of less than 10
µA. The APC 300 is protected against defibrillator voltages.
WARNING! Only connect the APC 300 using the mains lead supplied by
ERBE, or one of at least the same quality, to a faultlessly installed grounded
socket. If you use an equipment trolley, this applies to the mains lead of the
trolley. The mains lead must bear the national mark of conformity.
For safety reasons multiple sockets and extension leads should not be used.
If their use is unavoidable, they, too, must be provided with faultless protective
grounding.
Who should read these
operating instructions?
Reading the operating
instructions of the
electrosurgical equipment
Training
Mains lead, mains socket