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Unpacking, Assembly, and System Check

Unpacking

Verify that all items have been received and are not damaged. Damage should be reported at once to the Customer
Service Department. Save all containers and packaging material; they will be required if it is necessary to return the
equipment.

Assembly and System Check

1. Connect the Power Cord to the receptacle on the rear panel of the Controller. Connect the other end of the
Power Cord to the electrical outlet. If it is necessary to use a Power Cord other than the one supplied with the
System, the additional Power Cord should comply with appropriate electrical standards and be suitable for hospi-
tal use.
2. Turn the On/Off Switch on the front panel of the Controller to the 'On' position. The Set Point Display should indi-
cate a setting of '0'. All other indicator lights should be off.
3. Attach the Foot Control or Hand Control to the tan receptacle on the front of the Controller. The Foot Control /
Hand Control Connector Indicator on the front panel of the Controller should illuminate.
4. Depress the Ablation function on the Foot Control or the Hand Control. The red Warning Indicator on the front
panel of the Controller should illuminate and the Controller should emit an intermittent monotone alarm. The yel-
low Ablation Activation Indicator on the front panel should be off.
5. Attach the Patient Cable to the left cable receptacle of the two cable receptacles on the lower left of the
Controller. The Patient Cable and Wand indicators should not illuminate. No alarms should sound.
6. Attach an ArthroWand to the Patient Cable. The green Wand Indicator should illuminate.
CAUTION: DO NOT contact metal objects with an activated Wand.
CAUTION: DO NOT place active accessories near or in contact with flammable materials (such as gauze or surgi-
cal drapes).
CAUTION: Electrosurgical accessories, which are activated or hot from use, can cause a fire.
CAUTION: Accessory tips may remain hot enough to cause burns after the electrosurgical current is deactivated.
CAUTION: Localized burns to the patient or physician may result from electrosurgical current carried through
other instruments and conductive objects.
7. Taking care not to touch the Wand end, depress the Ablation (yellow) pedal of the Foot Control. The yellow
Ablation Activation Indicator should illuminate. If the Controller does not function as described above, please con-
tact Customer Service immediately.
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