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7 . Insert the Active Electrode into the Active Electrode Socket
Generator's front panel . Either the Hand Switch-Operated Electrode (Pencil) or the Foot Switch-Operated
Electrode (Pencil) may be used .
8 . Insert the selected Electrode (Needle, Loop, Square or Ball) into the Active Electrode .
9 . Set the ON/OFF switch to ON . A red indicator lamp on the console (R/F ON)
mode has been initialized . After Self-Check, the SYSTEM READY LED
If the LEEP PRECISION system does not cycle to the SYSTEM READY status and a series of prolonged
audible beeps are heard, turn the system off and check for faulty hand, foot, or panel switches . See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section (page 22, Section G) of this manual for additional information .
Do not be alarmed if the LEEP PRECISION Smoke Evacuator turns on at this point. This is the
unit cycling .
10 . Ensure patient is connected securely to the Patient Return Electrode before beginning .
POSITIVE CONTACT MUST BE COMPLETE BETWEEN THE PATIENT AND THE PATIENT RETURN
ELECTRODE. IF NOT, SEVERE BURNING OF TISSUE MAY RESULT. THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE
PATIENT RETURN ELECTRODE SHOULD BE RELIABILY ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT'S BODY
AND AS CLOSE TO THE OPERATING FIELD AS POSSIBLE.
11 . The output is selected by the mode selector buttons . When a mode is selected, the intensity should be set
by depressing the RAISE (
mode is selected and the Foot Switch is depressed, the output will be active . When the Foot Switch or Active
Electrode is actuated, the R/F ON lamp
12 . The LEEP PRECISION Generator is ready for use and the SYSTEM READY LED
If the operator feels the output of power is not sufficient, the Patient Return Electrode should be checked to
see that good contact is made with the patient before increasing the power setting .
13 . CROSS CONTROL: The sequence of operation of the LEEP PRECISION Generator is nonpreferential; that
is, either the Foot Switch (pedal) or the Hand Switch will activate the output (providing all safety measures
are met) . The Foot Switch and the Hand Switch cannot be operated simultaneously .
If using the Foot Switch, the button on the front panel must be used to control the OUTPUT mode . When
the COAG mode (
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Hand Switch (yellow) Button . The CUT mode, if desired, must be selected on the front panel and then
invoked either by the Hand Switch- or the Foot Switch-operated pencil .
Positive contact must be complete between the patient and the Patient Return Electrode . If a Split/Dual
Patient Return Electrode is not securely affixed to the patient, the PATIENT PAD LOOSE indicator LED
will indicate an improper return path . The PATIENT PAD LOOSE safety circuitry disables the output when an
unsafe condition occurs in the Patient Return Electrode circuit . Poor connections or insufficient contact area can
cause R/F burns . The entire area of the Patient Return Electrode should be reliability attached to the patient's
body and as close to the operating field as possible . Use only approved CooperSurgical LEEP PRECISION
Dual/Split Patient Return Electrodes . Do not use a single (not split) Patient Return Electrode as it may cause
severe tissue burns in the vicinity of the Patient Return Electrode .
b) or LOWER (
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will illuminate and the beeper will emit a pulsing tone .
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g) is selected on the front panel, the CUT or BLEND modes cannot be invoked by the
on the top right side of the LEEP PRECISION
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c) button . If either CUT (pure cut/blended cut) or COAG
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IMPORTANT
WARNING
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will indicate that the hold
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(green) will illuminate .
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(green) will illuminate .
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(red)