Battery Replacement - Covidien Force FX Service Manual

Battery Replacement

Equipment required
• Phillips screwdriver
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard To allow stored energy to dissipate after power is disconnected, wait at
least five minutes before replacing parts.
Precaution
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the generator, work at
a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when handling electrostatic-sensitive
components, except when working on an energized generator. Handle circuit boards by their
nonconductive edges. Use an antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive
components and circuit boards.
Notice
Calibrate the generator after you install a new battery. Calibration values are lost when the
battery is replaced. Refer to Calibrating the Generator on page 5-26, for instructions.
Important
All data stored in internal memory (refer to Internal Memory Audio Volume on page 3-4) is lost
when the battery is removed.
1. Turn off the generator. Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
2. Remove the five screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Lift the cover off the
chassis. Set the cover and screws aside for reinstallation.
3. Locate the battery at the upper left corner of the Control board.
4. Grasp the battery and slide it up and out of the socket.
5. Install the new 3 V button-cell battery (CR2450 or equivalent).
a. Position the battery above the socket so that the positive side of the battery is
facing out (visible).
b. Slide the battery down into the socket until it is firmly seated.
6. Position the cover above the chassis and slide it down. Install the five screws that
secure the cover to the chassis.
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
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