Valleylab Force FX-C - Inspecting the Internal Components

Force FX
1R
C Service Manual
Periodic Safety Check
Faotswitch
1. Remove the foots witch from the generator.
2. Disassemble the footswitch cormector. Inspect the connector for
danlage or corrosion.
3. Reassemble the foots\vitch COlUlector.
4. Inspect the foots witch for daITh'1ge.
5. Reconnect the footswitch to the generator.
PawerCord
1. Remove the pm'\e'er cord from the unit and ensure that it is unplugged
from the wall receptacle.
2. Inspect the power cord for damage.
3. Reconnect the power cord to the generator and wall receptacle.
Inspecting the Internal Components
Equipment required:
• Phillips screwdriver.
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the
generator, work at a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when
handling electrostatic-sensitive components, except when working on an
energized generator.
Handle circuit boards by their nonconductive edges. Use an
antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive components and circuit
boards.
1. Tum off the genera tor.
2. Remove the five screws that secure the cover to the chassis. lift the
cover off the chassis. Set the cover aside for reinstallation.
3. Verify that all COlUlectors are firmly seated.
4. Inspect each board for damaged components, wires, cracks, and
corrosion.
• If you find evidence of damage on the Control board, Display
board, or Footswitch board, replace the board. Refer to Control
Board
Replacement, Display Board Replacement, or Footswitch Board
Replacement in Section 7.
• If you find evidence of daITh.ge on the Power Supply/I<F board,
replace the board only if the damage is severe. Refer to PO<OI'r
Supply/RF Board Replacement in Section 7.
5.
Reinstall the cover on the generator. Position the cover above the
chassis and slide it down. hlStull the five screws that secure the cover
to the chassis.
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