First-Time Setup; Setting Up The Valleylab Single Channel Vessel; Sealing Generator - Covidien Valleylab LS10 Service Manual

First-Time Setup

First-Time Setup
The generator must be set up using the Valleylab Exchange Remote Software System. For
instructions, refer to the First-time Setup Guide or the Valleylab Exchange Remote
Software System User's Guide. The First-time Setup Guide and Valleylab Exchange
Remote Software System User's Guide are available online at www.covidien.com/
valleylabexchange.

Setting Up the Valleylab Single Channel Vessel

Sealing Generator

Warning
Electric Shock Hazard Connect the system's power cord to a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not use power-plug adapters.
Fire Hazard Do not use extension cords.
Precaution
Do not stack equipment on top of the system or place the system on top of electrical equipment.
These configurations are unstable and/or do not allow for adequate cooling.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical system and other electronic
equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical system may cause interference with
them.
Notice
If required by local codes, connect the system to the hospital equalization connector with an
equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet having the correct voltage. Otherwise product damage
may result.
Place the system on a stable flat surface, such as a table, platform, or Covidien cart.
1.
For details, refer to the procedures for your institution or to local codes.
Provide at least four to six inches of space from the sides and top of the system for
cooling. Normally, the top, sides, and rear panel are warm when the system is used
continuously for extended periods of time.
According to the procedures used by your institution, connect an equipotential
2.
grounding cable to the grounding lug on the rear panel of the system. Then, connect
the cable to earth ground.
Plug the system power cord into the rear panel receptacle.
3.
Plug the system power cord into a grounded receptacle.
4.
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