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GEIGER TCU 150 Operation Manual

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THERMAL CAUTERY UNIT
MODEL 150 OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 THERMAL CAUTERY UNIT MODEL 150 OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I. INTRODUCTION If you need assistance related to this product, please call Delasco at 800.831.6273 (712.323.3269). It is important that the instructions supplied with this equipment be read, understood, and followed in order to enhance safety and effectiveness. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ..................

  • Page 4: Indications For Use

    CAUTION: The TCU handpiece is designed for intermittent use only. Con- tinuous activation is not recommended and will cause permanent damage to the handpiece. CAUTION: The cautery electrode shafts, insulation material and the handpiece metal nosecone may become hot with use. Do not allow these areas, during or immediately after use, to make human contact or contact with materials that may be adversely affected by heat.
  • Page 5 7. Dial Setting Knob - Allows for the adjustment of the unit output. Settings are from 1-10 and are for reference only. 8. Handpiece Activation Button - Activation occurs when the blue Hand- piece Activation Button on the Handpiece is pressed. 9.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: If you are unfamiliar with the practice of thermal cautery, it would be wise to practice at the various settings on a piece of raw meat. CAUTION: If using the TCU in a horizontal position, leave the handpiece connector in place during non-use periods to prevent fluids from acciden- tally entering the unit through the connector receptacle.

  • Page 7: Unit Cleaning

    VIII. UNIT CLEANING CAUTION: To reduce the risk of an electric shock, do not remove the rear cover of the device. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. CAUTION: Disconnect the unit power cord from the power receptacle prior to performing cleaning operations. Periodic external cleaning of the TCU is required.

  • Page 8: Warranty And Repair

    XI. WARRANTY AND REPAIR The warranty period for the TCU unit and handpiece is one year from the date of purchase and covers parts and labor. Electrodes carry a 90-day warranty. Items for return require a Return Authorization (RA) and should be sent with all original packaging and instructions included.

  • Page 9: Symbol Explanation

    XIII. SYMBOL EXPLANATION The symbols that appear on the TCU, along with their explanations, ap- pear in Figure 2. Definition of symbols appearing on unit: Caution: Read Operation Manual and directions for use prior to using equipment. On (power: connection to the mains) Off (power: disconnection from the mains) Cautery Handpiece Connection Receptacle Figure 2...
  • Page 12 Delasco, LLC 608 13th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-6401 USA Toll Free Phone: 800.831.6273 • Local Phone: 712.323.3269 Toll-Free Fax: 800.320.9612 • www.delasco.com 81-0018 REV E (03/19)

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