Attaching The Accessories; Function Check - Braun ACCULAN GA 643 Instructions For Use/Technical Description

ACCULAN dermatome GA 643
Removing the rechargeable battery
If the rechargeable battery needs to be changed during operation,
carry out the battery change in sterile conditions only, using the
changing funnel GA 644 for the removal and re-insertion of bat-
teries, see instructions for use GA 644.
The rechargeable battery 7 always has to be taken out after oper-
ation and before processing.
Push down both release buttons 4 on the cover 5 simultaneously.
Remove the cover 5.
Prior to battery removal, make sure that the rotational speed con-
trol button 2 is in the front position (rest position).
The ACCULAN dermatome will be damaged through
knocking it against hard surfaces!
Only tap the ACCULAN dermatome on the palm
CAUTION
of your hand.
Tap the ACCULAN dermatome 1 on the palm of your hand until the
rechargeable battery 7 comes loose, and remove the battery.
Disassembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
For disinfecting and cleaning, the head of the ACCULAN dermatome
has to be disassembled.
Disassemble the flap rod 22 and the flaps 13:
– Loosen the nut 24 by turning it clockwise (left-handed thread).
– Turn the nut 24 back to the end of the visible surface.
– Push the flap rod 22 sideways by approx. 4 mm and twist it until
it can be removed.
– Remove the flap rod 22.
Slide off the flaps 13 from the flap rod 22.
Assembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
Before assembling the flaps 13, lightly spray all components with
Sterilit M.
Position the flaps 13 on the flap rod 22 against the edge of the rear
surface, taking note of the symbol on the face of the thread.
Screw the nut 24 counterclockwise onto the thread of the flap
rod 22 (left-handed thread).
Turn the nut 24 up to the edge of the visible surface.
Insert and twist the complete flap rod 22 in its guide slots 21 on
the side surfaces.
Push the flap rod 22 sideways as far as it goes, so that the cross
pin of the flap rod comes to lie in the guide slot 21.
Tighten the nut 24 counterclockwise.

4.2 Attaching the accessories

Risk of infection or contamination if surgical
gloves are damaged!
Avoid contact with the cutting edge when in-
WARNING
serting the dermatome blade.
Risk of injury and material damage through unin-
tentionally putting the ACCULAN dermatome into
operation while inserting the blade!
WARNING
Before inserting the blade, activate the safety
catch.
Securing the ACCULAN dermatome
In order to avoid that the ACCULAN dermatome is unintentionally
turned on during a change of blades, the rotational speed control
button 2 can be secured with a safety catch. During normal operation,
the safety catch remains in the ON position.
Rotate the safety catch 3 to the OFF position.
The button is locked and the ACCULAN dermatome cannot be
turned on.
To deactivate the safety catch 3 turn it back to the ON position.
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Inserting a dermatome blade
Push both clamp levers 9 in the direction of the arrows.
The blade cover 10 is now unlocked.
Open the blade cover 10 in the direction of the arrows.
Insert the dermatome blade 8 in the pusher dog 14 and the blade
guide peg 15.
Close the blade cover 10.
Tighten both clamp levers 9 until the roll pin 20 snaps into the
notch of the clamp lever 9.
Removing the dermatome blade
Release both clamp levers 9.
Open the blade cover 10.
Remove the dermatome blade 8 from the pusher dog 14 and the
blade guide peg 15.

4.3 Function check

Always perform a test run before using the ACCULAN dermatome:
Make certain that a rechargeable battery has been installed.
Use only devices that are in perfect condition.
Operate the ACCULAN dermatome for a short while, at a blade
stroke number of approx. 6 300–6 800 strokes/min.
Note the instructions in chapter "Care and checking for damage".
Note
Each intraoperative battery change has to be followed by a function
check!
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