Micromed MM-5kV User guide

Picture C
Picture B
Picture A
Exposed end
MICROMED MM-5kV
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
NOTE: Please read the full MicroMed MM-5KV manual in detail before operating the unit. Review
all warnings noted in the manual.
1. Remove the MM-5KVunit and accessories from the carrying case.
2. Insert wire brush or ring or Tri-hole electrode firmly into the Red port on the top of the base unit (red
port).
3. Take the Green ground wire and firmly insert it into the green port on the bottom of the base unit.
4. OPTIONAL Insert the Red probe wire firmly into the red port on the top of the base unit.
a. Insert wire brush or ring or Tri-hole electrode firmly into end of yellow handle
5. Attach the clamp end of the (Green) ground wire to conductive core of instrument or wire (cable) under
examination. See Picture A, B and C for illustrations.
For electrosurgical instruments such as bipolar forceps use the side of the brush to find gaps or bare spots in
the coating
6. Push the “On” button on the front panel of the base unit until the red light appears in the unit’s window.
7. NOTE: DO NOT simultaneously handle the brush electrode and ground clamp as it will cause a mild
“tingle”. Use surgical gloves as a precaution against receiving the “tingle”.
8. Adjust the Voltage on the front panel of the base unit using the up/down arrows to the desired voltage
based on the Voltage table shown in the manual. Typically around 2.3-2.5 kV for jacketed insulation
and 1.0-1.5kV for powder coated instruments is acceptable. Use 4.0- 4.5 kV when using the Tri-Hole
electrode.
9. Move the brush or ring or Tri-hole electrode slowly (approximately 3 feet every 4 seconds) across the
coated surface of the unit under test. The brush, ring wire or Tri-hole metal must be kept in full contact
with the surface of the unit under test. There is no need to push the brush electrode hard against the
unit under test and a recommendation (but not a necessity) is to use the side of the brush not the
tip. If a fault is detected there will be a spark, a light will flash on the base unit and there will be an
OPTIONAL
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3
4
2 or 4
Conductive core of wire
Use the brush to check the handle of the
electrosurgical instrument
Attach ground clamp here

audible signal. NOTE: When using the electrode there will be a spark and the alarm will sound as it
passes over the exposed end of the probe or wire under test.
10. In order to test various wires or cables, secure the unit under test to a non-conductive surface with a
clamp. Keeping the brush probe in full contact but lightly with the insulation (jacket) of the unit,
slowly (approximately 3 feet every 4 seconds) move the probe the length of the wire or cable. Turn the
wire or cable on the opposite side, re-clamp and test this side.
11. After the test is completed turn the base unit off and remove the clamp end from the unit under test,
remove the electrode from the probe wire and remove the ground wire and probe wire from the base
unit. Properly store the unit and accessories away.
NOTES:
A. The unit should always be switched off prior to removing or repositioning of the ground lead.
B. If you touch the ground lead (clamp end) and the probe end of the MicroMed MM-5KV at the same
time you will receive a very mild “tingle”. To remove the possibility of receiving the “tingle” always
use surgical gloves when handling the leads.
C. The Brush Electrode should be used with light brush strokes. The side of the brush may be used for
better results but do not press down hard.
D. When using the Tri-Hole electrode you may hold the yellow handle steady and push the round
instrument slowly through the designated hole. The inside of the hole on the electrode must be kept in
full contact with the surface of the unit under test. Set Voltage for this electrode at 4.0-4.5kV. Hole
sizes are slightly larger than 3mm, 5mm and 10mm from bottom (pin side) up. You may not see
the actual spark as it will be on the inside of the hole.
E. Read the Full Operator’s Handbook in detail and always use caution when operating the MicroMed
MM-5kV.
USE of optional AC power adapter (5VACP-0015) and External Rechargeable Battery (ERB) (P/N 5VEBP-
0016). Install both the adapter and battery to a proper voltage outlet and insert the cord of the ERB into the
port on the bottom of the base unit.
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OPTIONAL USE OF RED
WIRE and MINI HANDLE
MM-5kV QS-03