Correcting Malfunctions
Troubleshooting
ForceTriad User’s Guide 7-3
Correcting Malfunctions
If a solution is not readily apparent, use the table below to help identify and
correct specific malfunctions. After you correct the malfunction, verify that the
system completes the self-test as described in the System Setup chapter.
Situation Possible Cause Solution
Abnormal neuromuscular
stimulation (stop surgery
immediately)
Metal-to-metal sparking Check all connections to the energy
platform, patient return electrode, and
active electrodes.
Can occur during coag Use a lower power setting for the
Fulgurate and the Spray modes.
Abnormal 50-60 Hz leakage currents Contact your biomedical engineering
department or a Valleylab technical
service representative for assistance.
Energy platform does not respond
when turned on
Disconnected power cord or faulty
wall outlet
Check power cord connections
(energy platform and wall outlet).
Connect the power cord to a
functional outlet.
Faulty power cord Replace the power cord.
Fuse drawer is open or fuses are
blown.
Replace the blown fuse(s). Close the
fuse drawer. Refer to the ForceTriad
Energy Platform Service Manual.
Internal component malfunction Use a backup energy platform.
Contact your biomedical engineering
department or a Valleylab technical
service representative for assistance.
System is on, but did not complete
the self-test
Software malfunction Turn off, then turn on the system.
Internal component malfunction Note the code along with all
information on the error screen. Note
the number and refer to System
Alarms later in this chapter.
Use a backup energy platform.
Contact your biomedical engineering
department or a Valleylab technical
service representative for assistance.
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