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8.
Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning of ASU
8.1.
Preventive Maintenance
Perform annual preventative maintenance procedures to ensure all ASU components are
functioning as defined within this manual. Pay particular attention to operational and safety
features, including but not limited to:
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Electrical power cords for fraying, damage, and proper grounding
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AC power switch
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Indicator damage (Power On, Fault, Ready, RF ON, Transmurality)
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LCD display damage or loss of graphic information
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Temperature display damage or loss of information
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Handpiece connector damage, cracking or inability to insert and latch Handpiece plug
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Carrying handle damage, inability to latch or rotate
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Rubber feet damage, cracking or inability for the ASU to remain stabile on a flat surface.
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Footswitch cord fraying or damage
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Footswitch connector damage cracking or inability to insert and latch footswitch plug
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Footswitch pedal damage, check activation by pressing and releasing the pedal
Other medical equipment that may be used simultaneously with the ASU should also be inspected
for damage. Specifically, check for insulation damage of monitoring electrode cables and
endoscopically used accessories.
Visually inspect the footswitch for fluids or other infectious hazards. Clean as necessary using the
instructions in Section 8.2.
The ASU does not have any serviceable parts. For servicing issues, contact AtriCure, Inc. at:
AtriCure Incorporated
7555 Innovation Way
Mason, Ohio 45040 USA
Customer Service:
1-866-349-2342 (toll free)
1-513-755-4100 (phone)