Cleaning; Product Service; Returning The System For Service - Covidien Valleylab LS10 Service Manual

Cleaning

Warning
Electric Shock Hazard Always turn off and unplug the system before cleaning.
Notice
Do not clean the system with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other
materials that could scratch the panels or damage the system.
Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
1.
Thoroughly wipe all surfaces of the system and power cord with a damp cloth and
2.
mild cleaning solution or disinfectant. The system will withstand the effects of
cleaning over time without degrading the enclosure or display quality.

Product Service

Covidien recommends that all Valleylab generators be returned to the manufacturer for
all service requirements. If any service is required without returning the system to the
manufacturer, Covidien recommends that only qualified personnel service the generators.
Covidien defines qualified personnel as a person with electrosurgical equipment repair
experience, such as biomedical personnel, and/or individuals who have taken official
Covidien training courses.

Returning the System for Service

Before returning the system, call a Covidien sales representative for assistance. If
instructed to send the system to Covidien, do the following:
Obtain a return authorization number.
1.
Call the Covidien Technical Service (see page 7-4) to obtain a Return Authorization
Number. Have the following information ready before the call:
– Hospital/clinic name/customer number
– Telephone number
– Department/address, city, state, and zip code
– Model number
– Serial number
– Description of the problem
– Type of repair to be done
Clean the system.
2.
See the Cleaning on page 7-3.
Valleylab LS10, LS Series Single Channel Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Cleaning
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