Delasco Electricator Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

(10/15) REV H

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Page 1 Delasco Electricator ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL (10/15) REV H...
Page 2 In the event that you need assistance related to this product, please call Delasco at 800-831-6273 (712-323-3269). Safe and effective electrosurgery is dependent not only on equipment design but, also, to a large extent on factors under the control of the operator. It is important that the instructions supplied with this equipment be read, understood, and followed in order to enhance safety and effectiveness.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction, Inspection & Precautions Device Diagram & Description III. Setup & Operating Instructions Common Electricator Techniques Periodic Inspections & Maintenance Cleaning, Storage & Sterilization VII. Troubleshooting VIII. Unit Specifications Symbology Available Accessories Graph Power vs. Dial Setting 11-12 XII.
Page 4: Introduction, Inspection & Precautions
Operator’s Manual • Upon receipt of your Delasco Electricator, carefully unpack the contents, and verify that all items ordered are present and undamaged. If damage has occurred during shipment, or an item is missing, contact Delasco within ten days of purchase.
Page 5 WARNING: The Electricator delivers high frequency current to the patient. The cur- rent will normally travel through the patient, to ground, and return to the Electricator. If an alternative pathway develops, a slight shock may be felt by the patient or physician.
Page 6: Device Diagram & Description
LED Display: Illuminates when the unit is turned “On” and brightens during output activation. Handpiece Activation Button: Activates the Electricator®. Dial Setting Knob: Allows Up / Down Controls: for the adjustment of the unit Adjusts output levels. output. Settings are from 0-25 in the “Low”...
Page 7: Setup & Operating Instructions
14. For Bipolar procedures, the Forceps are con- along the lower panel of the unit (for plate place- nected to the Electricator Forcep Cord, which is ment instructions, follow the instructions sup- then attached to the unit using the same connec- plied with the patient plate).
Page 8: Common Electricator Techniques
Audible Volume Adjustment To adjust the volume of the Electricator audible, turn the unit power on while simultaneously holding down the Memory 1 button. Adjust the audible to the desired volume using the Dial Setting Knob. Turn the unit off and then back on to return the unit to normal operation.
Page 9: Cleaning, Storage & Sterilization
40 times. If less than 40, contact Delasco for warranty informa- tion. CAUTION: Do not use liquid sterilizing solutions with the Delasco Electricator or accessories, as the potential for material damage exists. NOTE: The disposable Electrolite electrosurgical electrode and disposable handpiece sheath are designed to be discarded after use to prevent cross contamination and are not to be reused.
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Handpiece is one year from date of purchase or 40 autoclave cycles, whichever occurs first. The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the unit at the discretion of Delasco. Warranty may be voided if the unit or handle has been subject to abuse.
Page 11: Unit Specifications
VIII. Unit Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Primary Power Requirements 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Maximum Supply Current 1.7 Amps Fundamental Output Frequency 350-490 KHz +/- 50 KHz Output Wave Shape Clipped, Damped, Sinusoidal Maximum Output Power / Rated Load Low - 25 watts / 500 ohms High - 45 watts / 1000 ohms Bipolar - 45 watts / 100 ohms Maximum Voltage Open Circuit...
Page 12: Symbology
IX. Symbology 1. Handpiece Connection 2. Forcep Connection 3. Caution: Site is source of high voltage 4. Patient Plate Connection 5. Neutral Electrode Referenced to Earth 6. BF Equipment Classification 7. Footswitch Connection 8. Read Operator’s Manual prior to using the device 9.
Page 13: Available Accessories
Cushing, 7” straight, 2.0mm tip 26406 Gerald, 7” straight, 1.0mmtip 26407 Gerald, 7 ½” bayonet, 1.0mm tip 26408 Bipolar Forcep Cord, Electricator Only 26409 (required for any bipolar forcep use with the Electricator) Reusable Patient Plate and Cord (optional) 26900 Mobile Stand, Universal 26800...
Page 14: Graph Power Vs. Dial Setting
XI. Power vs. Dial Setting...
Page 16: Load Regulation Curves
XII. Load Regulation Curves...
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