smith&nephew ArthroCare Atlas Manuel De L'opérateur page 25

Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Cont.)
• Nothing happens when one of the device activation functions on the Foot Control or the Hand Control is
depressed
Verify that both the Foot Control / Hand Control Connected Indicator light and the Wand Connected Indicator light
are illuminated when the Foot Control or Hand Control is depressed. Check if the voltage level has been adjusted
to a level appropriate for operation (usually 1 or greater). Confirm that the Wand tip and shaft are covered by a
conductive irrigant. Make sure that the Wand is securely seated in the Patient Cable, and that the Patient Cable
is properly connected to the Controller. If the problem persists, first replace the Patient Cable and then the Wand.
If the System still fails to operate, return for service.
• The Wand does not activate; an intermittent monotone alarm sounds and a red warning light illuminates
This generally indicates a connection problem. Either the Wand is not fully seated in the Patient Cable, or the
Patient Cable is not properly connected to the Controller. Check all connections. If the alarm continues to sound
when the Foot Control or the Hand Control button is depressed, first replace the Patient Cable and then the
Wand. Return the System for service if the problem continues.
• A dual tone alarm sounds and a red warning light illuminates when the Wand is activated.
This is a safety feature of the ArthroCare Atlas System and may occur if the Wand is activated for an extended
period of time without contacting tissue. To reset the unit, step off the foot pedal if the System is connected to the
Foot Control. If the System is connected to the Hand Control, release the button from the Hand Control. Make
sure that the Wand is in good contact with the target tissue, and depress the Foot Control or Hand Control again.
If the alarm continues to sound, first replace the Patient Cable and then the Wand. If the problem persists, return
the System for service.
23
ArthroCare Atlas™ System
®
User's Manual