Erbe APC 300 - Operating Elements on the Rear Panel; Argon Cylinder Connections; Output for Actuation Signals; Mains Connection

Description of the Front and Back P anels • 6
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Operating elements on the rear panel
Only argon gas cylinders or a central argon supply may be connected to these
cylinder connections.
Cylinders with a capacity of 5 liters or other volumes can be connected. The
pressure reducer supplied by ERBE must be installed on the argon cylinders. The
cylinders may only be connected using the pressure hoses supplied by ERBE.
The input pressure for the gas cylinders is maximally 4.5 bar (65.25 psi).
If the APC 300 is connected to a central argon supply, the maximum input
pressure is 2.5 bar (36.25 psi).
The APC 300 may only be operated with argon. A cylinder containing a
dangerous gas could be connected to the cylinder connection of the unit.
Check each cylinder to ensure that it really does contain argon. Identification
must not be damaged or missing.
Argon cylinders may only be connected to the APC 300 with the pressure
reducer and hoses provided by ERBE.
Please read CHAPTER 5 Changing cylinders à. Please read sections Danger
of pressure explosions and Dangers associated with handling of argon in
CHAPTER 2 Notes on safety à.
There is a residual amount of argon in the pressure hoses of empty argon
cylinders. In order to empty the hose when changing the cylinder, the hose
should be pressed onto the drainage pin.
The actuation signals (foot or finger switch of the instrument) are conducted
to the electrosurgical unit via this socket. Insert the connection lead 20189-
022 or 20132-063 into this socket and connect it to one of the foot switch
sockets at the rear of the electrosurgical unit. Please refer to CHAPTER 8
Actuation configurations à to discover which socket and which lead is used
for which configuration.
Only connect the APC 300 using the mains lead supplied by ERBE, or one of
equal quality, to a faultlessly installed ground contact socket. The mains lead
must bear the national mark of conformity. If you use the equipment trolley
provided by ERBE, the mains lead of the APC 300 is connected to the socket
of the trolley.
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.
Please read the section Electrical installation on the equipment trolley in
CHAPTER 4 entitled Installation à.
WARNING!
Drainage pin
Output for actuation signals
Argon cylinder connections
Mains connection
WARNING!