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Commercial in confidence. User Manual Revision CTK-SM-REV8-060720
3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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3.4 Handset Checks
Patient Handset:
Between each new patient, Arjo strongly advises that Preventative Maintenance checks
are conducted on the patient handset.
Nurse Handset:
Arjo strongly advises that the Nurse Handset is visually inspected for obvious damage
before each use if practicable. When using a specific function staff should be aware of and
be checking for any of the symptoms listed in point 3 below.
Preventative Maintenance Checks:
Arjo recommends that the full check and testing regime is conducted between each bed
use, or worst case during annual preventative maintenance. This should take no more than
one (1) minute to complete.
3.4.1 Visual Inspection of Handset Casing
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Inspect the outer plastic casing for any obvious cracks or damage.
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Inspect for damage to the front cover (outer label) particularly over the
buttons where the label may be torn or indented.
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If any damage is identified while conducting checks immediately lock out the
handset using the bed lockout function and report the damage to
maintenance staff or replace the handset.
3.4.2 Inspection of the cable and cable insulation
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Inspect the cable for any nicks or cuts in the insulation.
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Inspect for any evidence that the cable may have been squashed/flattened.
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Squashed or flattened cables may indicate a possible break in the internal
conductors or insulation causing conductors to short together, which could
cause unwanted movement of the bed. Any handsets found with obvious
damage to the cable insulation, immediately lock out the handset using the
lockout function and report the damage to maintenance staff or replace the
handset.
3.4.3 Tactile inspection of the buttons.
All buttons should be operated, and response tested.
Depress each button on the handset. Each button should have a positive audible click
that is also felt. The function being pressed should also operate.
If the button:
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Does not have a click feel
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Does not have an audible click sound
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Does not immediately operate the function
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Feels soft offering no resistance
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Feels different to the rest of the buttons
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Travels further when depressed
Immediately lock out the handset using the lockout function and report the damage to
maintenance staff or replace the handset. Quarantine the bed and contact an Arjo
approved Technician.
