2 • Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Short circuit in the connecting cable or in the clip of a dual surface
neutral electrode
If a short circuit occurs in the connecting cable or in the clamp of a
dual surface neutral electrode, the unit can no longer monitor the
contact with the patient's skin. You will not receive a warning if the
electrode becomes detached from the skin.
Risk of burns to the patient!
To rule out the possibility of a short circuit in the connecting cable
or in the clamp before using the unit, you can test the connecting
cable. (See page 52.)
Defective unit
WARNING
Undesirable rise in output level due to failure of electrosurgical unit
Risk of accidental tissue damage to the patient!
The unit shuts off independently.
To guard against a possible failure of the electrosurgical unit,
have a technical safety check carried out at least once a year.
WARNING
Technical safety checks not being done
Risk of injury or death for patients and medical staff! Risk of damage
to property.
Have a technical safety check carried out on the unit at least once
a year.
You must not use a unit that is not safe.
WARNING
Failure of display elements
If display elements fail, you can no longer operate the unit safely.
Risk of injury or death for patients and medical staff!
You must not use the unit.
Damage to the unit and accessories
WARNING
Electric load on instrument too high
The instrument can be damaged.
If the damaged area comes into contact with tissue, it can lead to un-
intentional coagulation.
Determine the electrical capacity of the instrument. It is either
printed on the instrument or can be found in the User Manual.
Compare the electrical capacity of the instrument with the maxi-
mum HF peak voltage of the required mode.
Instructions are available in the "Accessories" chapter.
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