Unit Description; Safety Precautions When Repairing The Generator; General Warnings, Cautions, And Notices - Bovie SPECIALIST PRO Service Manual

UNIT DESCRIPTION

The Bovie® Specialist | PRO electrosurgical generator is a self-contained unit, consisting of the main enclosure and
power cord. The main components incorporated in the generator include:
• FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Power switch; two sets of toggle membrane switches for controlling power
output; membrane switches for selecting modes; receptacles for connecting electrosurgical accessories; and
indicators that show the current settings and patient return electrode status.
• REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Volume control; footswitch receptacle; power cable receptacle and fuse holder;
and equipotential grounding lug.
• INTERNAL COMPONENTS Display board; main board; pad sensing module; speaker board; and relay board.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPAIRING THE GENERATOR

Before servicing the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Generator it is important that you read, understand, and follow the
instructions supplied with it. Also, be familiar with any other equipment used to install, test, adjust, or repair this
generator.

General Warnings, Cautions, and Notices

To promote the safe use of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator, please refer to the User's Guide
for standard operating precautions.
contained within this service guide document and the associated User Guide provided with each unit which are specific for the intended generator
application of Human Use or Veterinary Use.
CAUTIONS:
Do not stack equipment on top of the generator or place the generator on top of electrical
equipment. These configurations are unstable and / or do not allow adequate cooling.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic
equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause electrical
interference with them.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when an accessory is active.
NOTICES:
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization (grounding) connector
with an equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall receptacle having the correct voltage. Otherwise, product damage
may result.
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Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using including those
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