Initial Inspection; Installation; Function Checks; Setting Up The Unit - Bovie SPECIALIST PRO User Manual

INITIAL INSPECTION

When you first unpack your Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator, inspect it visually:
1. Look for any signs of damage.
2. Verify that the shipping package contains all items listed on the packing list.
If the unit or any accessories are damaged, notify Bovie® Medical's Customer Service immediately. Do not use any
damaged equipment.

INSTALLATION

Place the Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator on any flat surface with a tilt angle not more than 10 degrees.
The unit relies on natural convection cooling. Do not block its bottom or rear vents. Ensure that air flows freely on
all sides of the unit.
WARNING
Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power source with the frequency
and voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the unit.

FUNCTION CHECKS

Upon initial installation of the unit, perform the following checks. Refer to the figures in the previous chapter for the
location of connectors and controls.
CAUTION
At no time should you touch the active electrode or bipolar forceps. A burn could result.

SETTING UP THE UNIT

1. Verify that the Power Switch is in the Off position and that no accessories are connected to the unit.
2. Connect a hospital grade power cable to the AC power cable receptacle on the back of the unit, then to a
properly grounded wall outlet.
3. Connect a two-pedal footswitch to the mating footswitch receptacle on the back of the unit. Only Bovie Brand
footswitches are approved for use with the Specialist | PRO. Although other types of footswitches may fit,
they may not be compatible.
4. Do not connect a patient return electrode at this time.
5. Turn the unit on by switching the power switch to the On position.

CHECKING THE PATIENT RETURN ELECTRODE ALARM

1. Adjust the power settings for each mode (Cut, Blend, Coagulation, Fulguration, and Bipolar) to one watt.
2. Press the Cut pedal of the footswitch. Verify that an alarm sounds for three seconds and the Patient Return
Electrode Sensing Alarm Indicator Light illuminates, indicating that you connected no patient return electrode
to the unit.
3. Verify that adjusting the volume control on the back of the unit while the alarm is sounding can not change
the alarm sound level.
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