Installation • 4
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CHAPTER 4
Installation
First-time operation
The APC 300 has been checked for proper and safe operation prior to
shipment. In order to guarantee that the unit functions safely after transport
and installation by the operator, it may only be put in operation after:
1. It has been subjected to a functional check in conjunction with the HF-
surgical unit at the location of operation, and
2. those responsible for operating this combination of equipment have been
instructed by the manufacturer or supplier on the proper use of this
combination of equipment with reference to the operating instructions.
Mains fuses
The unit is protected by mains fuses. If one of these fuses blows, the unit must
not be used on patients until it has been checked by an experienced technician.
Only use replacement fuses of the rating specified on the unit's name plate.
Installation on the equipment trolley
The APC 300 is normally installed on an ERBE-equipment trolley. It
also carries the argon gas cylinder(s) and the high-frequency surgical
unit required for operation. For installing on a Cart, see ERBE's Cart
User Manual.
The electrosurgical units ERBOTOM ACC 450 and ICC 350 are equipped
with a high-frequency leakage current monitor which samples for high-
frequency leakage current in the grounding and potential equalization
conductors in these units. For this reason the units must be installed on the
APC 300 in such a way that their cases are not in electrical conducting contact
with the APC 300 casing: i.e. the aforementioned electrosurgical units must be
electrically insulated and installed on the surface provided on the APC 300.
If the electrosurgical unit and the APC 300 are installed together on an
equipment trolley, this must be kept outside the zone of the operating theatre
subject to danger of explosion. Read the operating instructions of the
electrosurgical units under Explosion protection
à
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Electrical Installation on the equipment trolley
Only connect the APC 300 using the mains lead supplied by ERBE, or one of
at least the same quality, to the equipment trolley's mains connection. The
mains lead must bear the national mark of conformity. The mains lead is
connected to a faultlessly installed ground-referenced socket.
APC 300
electrosurgical units
Location of equipment trolley in
the operating theatre
Mains lead
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