Setup; Before Startup; Powering Up The Forcetriad Energy Platform; System Functions - Covidien ForceTriad User Manual

Setup

Setup

Before Startup

1. Verify the system is off by pressing the power switch off (O).
2. Place the energy platform on a flat, stable surface such as a table, platform, boom
system, or ForceTriad cart. Refer to the procedures for your local institution or your
local codes.
3. Plug the system power cord into the rear panel receptacle.
4. Plug the system power cord into a grounded power receptacle.
Note: Do not plug into a power strip or extension cord.

Powering Up the ForceTriad Energy Platform

1. Turn on the system by pressing the power switch on (|). Observe the following during
the power-up self-test:
• The Covidien logo appears on all three screens.
• A blue status bar indicates activity.
• An hourglass icon indicates activity after the status bar disappears.
• The system revision code appears on the center screen.
• A tone sounds upon completion of self-test.
2. If the system does not pass the power-up self-test and an error code is displayed, refer
to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.

System Functions

Adjusting Display Brightness

Activation Log

The Activation Log allows the user to view the last 1000 activations and REM alerts.
1. Touch the wrench icon
display will appear in the left touchscreen.
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The ForceTriad screens have two levels of brightness. Touch the brightness icon
on the right side of the right touchscreen to adjust the display brightness.
on the right side of the right touchscreen. The main-menu
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