
IFU-70WGEN-5 Rev. K (11-2018) 8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Correction
Unit does not power up Power cord not plugged in correctly Check power cord connection.
Blown fuse(s) Check/replace fuse(s)
Bad power cord Check/replace power cord
Fault in internal power supply Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
No RF output Bipolar cord not plugged in correctly Check bipolar cord-ESU connection
Instrument not plugged into bipolar
cord correctly Check instrument-bipolar cord
connection
Footswitch cord not plugged in
correctly Check footswitch cord connection.
Faulty footswitch Check/replace footswitch
Bad bipolar cord Check/replace bipolar cord
Eschar build-up on instrument tip Check/clean instrument tip
Fault in internal circuitry Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
No irrigation flow Irrigation tube not installed correctly Check irrigation tubing installation
Leak or blockage in irrigation tubing Check/replace bipolar irrigation cord
Debris in pump roller assembly Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
Fault in pump motor assembly Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
LCD Display Screen
goes blank Excessive Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) from operator to screen Cycle Power switch off and on again.
Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing if necessary
RF power drops
unexpectedly Transient Voltage on Mains Line Release footswitch pedal and depress
again
Eschar build-up on instrument tip Check/clean instrument tip
Touch screen not
functioning Software error Cycle Power switch off and on again.
Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing if necessary
Fault in screen and/or other internal
circuitry Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
LCD Display too dim Incorrect brightness/contrast
adjustment Adjust brightness/contrast control
Fault in internal circuitry Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing
Audible tone too low Incorrect volume adjustment Adjust volume control
Fault in internal circuitry Refer to qualified personnel for
servicing