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M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Maintenance and Cleaning
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Chapter 8 Maintenance and Cleaning
8.1 System Check
Before using the monitor, do the following:
■ Check if there is any mechanical damage;
■ Check if all the outer cables, inserted modules and accessories are in good condition;
■ Check all the functions of the monitor to make sure that the monitor is in good condition.
If you find any damage on the monitor, stop using the monitor on patient, and contact the
biomedical engineer of the hospital or EDAN immediately.
The overall check of the monitor, including the safety check, should be performed only by
qualified personnel once every 24 months, and each time after fixing up.
All the checks that need you to open the monitor should be performed by qualified customer
service technician. The safety and maintenance check can be conducted by persons from this
company. You can obtain the material about the customer service contract from the local
company’s office.
WARNING
1 If the hospital or agency that is responding to using the monitor does not follow a
satisfactory maintenance schedule, the monitor may become invalid, and the human
health may be endangered.
2 Replace batteries according to the instruction of our service engineer.
3 The disposable accessories can not be reused.
NOTE:
To prolong the life of rechargeable battery, it is recommended to charge it at least once
every month, and it must be done after the electric energy runs out.
8.2 General Cleaning
WARNING
Before cleaning the monitor or the sensor, make sure that the equipment is switched off
and disconnected from the power line.