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ACCULAN dermatome GA 643
Removing the rechargeable battery
¾If the rechargeable battery needs to be changed during operation,
carry out the battery change in sterile conditions only, using the
changing funnel GA 644 for the removal and re-insertion of bat-
teries, see instructions for use GA 644.
¾The rechargeable battery 7always has to be taken out after oper-
ation and before processing.
¾Push down both release buttons 4on the cover 5simultaneously.
¾Remove the cover 5.
¾Prior to battery removal, make sure that the rotational speed con-
trol button 2is in the front position (rest position).
¾Tap the ACCULAN dermatome 1on the palm of your hand until the
rechargeable battery 7comes loose, and remove the battery.
Disassembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
For disinfecting and cleaning, the head of the ACCULAN dermatome
has to be disassembled.
¾Disassemble the flap rod 22 and the flaps 13:
– Loosen the nut 24 by turning it clockwise (left-handed thread).
– Turn the nut 24 back to the end of the visible surface.
– Push the flap rod 22 sideways by approx. 4 mm and twist it until
it can be removed.
– Remove the flap rod 22.
¾Slide off the flaps 13 from the flap rod 22.
Assembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
¾Before assembling the flaps 13, lightly spray all components with
Sterilit M.
¾Position the flaps 13 on the flap rod 22 against the edge of the rear
surface, taking note of the symbol on the face of the thread.
¾Screw the nut 24 counterclockwise onto the thread of the flap
rod 22 (left-handed thread).
¾Turn the nut 24 up to the edge of the visible surface.
¾Insert and twist the complete flap rod 22 in its guide slots 21 on
the side surfaces.
¾Push the flap rod 22 sideways as far as it goes, so that the cross
pin of the flap rod comes to lie in the guide slot 21.
¾Tighten the nut 24 counterclockwise.
4.2 Attaching the accessories
Securing the ACCULAN dermatome
In order to avoid that the ACCULAN dermatome is unintentionally
turned on during a change of blades, the rotational speed control
button 2can be secured with a safety catch. During normal operation,
the safety catch remains in the ON position.
¾Rotate the safety catch 3to the OFF position.
The button is locked and the ACCULAN dermatome cannot be
turned on.
¾To deactivate the safety catch 3turn it back to the ON position.
Fig. 2
Inserting a dermatome blade
¾Push both clamp levers 9in the direction of the arrows.
The blade cover 10 is now unlocked.
¾Open the blade cover 10 in the direction of the arrows.
¾Insert the dermatome blade 8in the pusher dog 14 and the blade
guide peg 15.
¾Close the blade cover 10.
¾Tighten both clamp levers 9until the roll pin 20 snaps into the
notch of the clamp lever 9.
Removing the dermatome blade
¾Release both clamp levers 9.
¾Open the blade cover 10.
¾Remove the dermatome blade 8from the pusher dog 14 and the
blade guide peg 15.
4.3 Function check
Always perform a test run before using the ACCULAN dermatome:
¾Make certain that a rechargeable battery has been installed.
¾Use only devices that are in perfect condition.
¾Operate the ACCULAN dermatome for a short while, at a blade
stroke number of approx. 6 300–6 800 strokes/min.
¾Note the instructions in chapter ”Care and checking for damage”.
Note
Each intraoperative battery change has to be followed by a function
check!
CAUTION
The ACCULAN dermatome will be damaged through
knocking it against hard surfaces!
¾Only tap the ACCULAN dermatome on the palm
of your hand.
WARNING
Risk of infection or contamination if surgical
gloves are damaged!
¾Avoid contact with the cutting edge when in-
serting the dermatome blade.
WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage through unin-
tentionally putting the ACCULAN dermatome into
operation while inserting the blade!
¾Before inserting the blade, activate the safety
catch.