3.
Preparation and setup
Non-compliance with the following instructions will preclude all respon-
sibility and liability in this respect on the part of Aesculap.
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When setting up and operating the product, adhere to
– national regulations for installation and operation,
– national regulations on fire and explosion protection.
Note
For the safety of patients and users it is essential that the mains power cord
and, especially, the protective earth connection are intact. In many cases
defective or missing protective earth connections are not registered imme-
diately.
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Connect the device via the potential equalization terminal at the rear
panel of the device to the potential equalization system of the room
used for medical purposes.
Note
The potential equalization lead can be ordered from the manufacturer as
art. no. GK535 (4 m length) or TA008205 (0.8 m length).
3.1
First use
Risk of injury and/or product malfunction due to
incorrect operation of the electromedical system!
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Adhere to the instructions for use of any medi-
WARNING
cal device.
3.2
Stacking of units
The stacking provisions integrated in the device cover allows secure
mounting of an accessory device (e.g. JET irrigation unit GN090) on top of
the high-frequency surgical device GN300.
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Make certain the system is set up on a sufficiently stable support (e.g.
a table, ceiling support, equipment cart, etc.).
Mount stack of devices
Stacking products fitted with stacking devices:
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Do not exceed a stack height of 475 mm.
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Remove the caps from stacking cones C.
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Unscrew the feet of the product that will be on top.
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Move stacking cones C to the correct mounting position by applying a
screwdriver onto the locking screw B and turning it counterclockwise
as far as it will go.
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Place the upper device on the one below it.
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Securing the device: Turn locking screw B clockwise as far as it will go.
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Slightly lift the units to check that they are safely connected to each
other.
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Place the units in a stable position.
Fig. 14 Stacking units
Legend
A Accessory device, e.g. JET irrigation unit GN090
B Locking screw
C Stacking cone
3.3
Moving stacks of units
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Always lift stacks from underneath the bottommost unit.
3.4
Dismantling stacks of devices
Dismounting a stack of products fitted with stacking devices:
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Apply a screwdriver on locking screw B and turn it counterclockwise as
far as it will go.
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Remove the topmost device.
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Screw back on the feet of the device, either by hand or using a screw-
driver.
Fig. 15 Dismantling stacks of devices
Legend
B Locking screw
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