What Should You Do If The Argon Plasma Does Not Ignite; Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization; Safety Instructions - Erbe VIO D/S Manual Del Usuario

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4. Plug the ignition test device into the RE receptacle on the
electrosurgical unit.
5. Press the Purge button of the argon plasma coagulation de-
vice.
6. Hold the tip of the APC applicator / the APC probe at a dis-
tance of 1 – 3 mm toward the middle of the ignition adapt-
er.
7. Activate the APC applicator / APC probe. The argon plasma
must ignite.
Once the plasma has ignited, it normally ignites without delay for
subsequent activations.
8. Now connect the return electrode to the electrosurgical unit.
3.2 What should you do if the argon plasma does not
ignite?
1. Check the argon flow. Is it sufficient? Gas flow rate at least
1.5 l / min.
2. Check the connection to the HF generator. Is this OK?
3. Inspect the tip of the APC applicator / the APC probe. Is it
burned off, plugged, or soiled? In this case take a new APC
applicator / a new APC probe.
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Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization

4.1

Safety instructions

Not suitable for cleaning using an ultrasonic bath.
Never use sharp objects for cleaning.
Disinfectants must be rinsed off thoroughly after use.
Maximum air pressure during drying: 2 bar.
Maximum water pressure during rinsing: 2 bar.
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