Inspecting The System And Accessories - Covidien Valleylab LS10 Service Manual

Periodic Safety Check (Routine Maintenance)

Inspecting the System and Accessories

Equipment required:
• LigaSure instrument or test leads
Turn off the system, and disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
Rear Panel
Check the rear-panel footswitch receptacle for obstructions or damage. Check for a
1.
secure fit by inserting the LigaSure LS0300 footswitch (purple) connector into the
appropriate receptacle.
Remove the fuse and verify correct voltage and current rating. Refer to Input Power
2.
on page 2-6.
If any footswitch connector is damaged or unusable, return the system to Covidien
3.
Technical Service. For more information, see Covidien Technical Service on page 7-4.
Front Panel
To check the LigaSure receptacle for obstructions or damage, insert a LigaSure instrument
to ensure a secure fit. If the receptacle is damaged, contact Covidien Technical Service
(see page 7-4).
Footswitches
Remove the footswitch from the system.
1.
Inspect the connector for damage or corrosion.
2.
Inspect the footswitch for damage.
3.
Reconnect the footswitch to the system.
4.
Power Cord
Remove the power cord from the unit and ensure that it is unplugged from the wall
1.
receptacle.
Inspect the power cord for damage.
2.
Reconnect the power cord to the system and wall receptacle.
3.
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