AEX™ Generator
Planned
Maintenance Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
About this manual 4
Conventions used in this manual 4
Warnings and cautions 4
Notes 4
Related documents 4
Technical support contact information 5
Within the United States 5
International 5
World Wide Web 5
AEX™ Generator Planned Maintenance 6
Maintenance Procedures 8
Routine Maintenance 8
Leakage currents and protective earth conductor test 8
RF Output Power Accuracy Verification 10
Bipolar power output test with Aquamantys™ (3-pin) 10
Monopolar power output test with PlasmaBlade™ X (7-pin) 11
Peristaltic pump test 13
Cleaning 13
Responsibility of the Manufacturer 14
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Introduction
About this manual
Use of this manual
This manual describes the planned maintenance of the Medtronic AEX™ Generator.
Use this manual when completing planned maintenance on an AEX™ Generator. The procedures in this
manual are not intended for any other system.
The information in this manual is current as of the revision date shown on the back cover.
Important: When performing any planned maintenance activity, read the complete step including any
admonitions and additional information before attempting to complete the instruction.
Warning: The information contained in this document is intended for the use of qualified personnel
only. Biomedical technicians (e.g., ICC Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
[BMET]) or similar personnel performing the steps outlined here shall be fully familiar with
all documentation on the functions, operations, warnings and components of the AEX™
Generator. Serious injury can result if the activities described in this document are
attempted by unqualified persons.
Conventions used in this manual
Warnings and cautions
Warning: Failure to observe a warning may result in physical injury to the patient or operator. Pay
special attention to these items.
Caution: Failure to observe a caution could result in damaged equipment, forfeited time or effort, or
the need to stop the use of the system.
Notes
Note: Notes identify important points, helpful hints, special circumstances, or alternative
methods.
Related documents
• AEX™ Generator Operator Manual
• Electrical Safety Analyzer Manual (site-specific equipment)
• Electrosurgical Analyzer (ESA) Operator Manual (site-specific equipment)
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Introduction | Technical support contact information
Technical support contact information
Within the United States
Phone
Toll-free dial: +18005959709
Regular mail
Medtronic
Attn: Technical Services
826 Coal Creek Circle
Louisville, CO 80027, U.S.A.
International
Phone
Telephone: +17208903160
World Wide Web
Medtronic authorized representative in the E.C.
Medtronic B.V.
Earl Bakkenstraat 10
6422 PJ Heerlen
Netherlands
Telephone 31 45 566 80 00
www.manuals.medtronic.com
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