Cosmed microQuark, User Manual

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Inspections
The equipment requires easy inspections to be carried out in order to assure a proper electrical and mechanical safety level in the years.
These inspections are highly recommended after a rough use of the equipment or after a period of storage in unfavourable environmental
conditions.
Referring to the electrical safety, it is important to check the conditions of insulation materials of cables, plugs and any other visible part by means
of simple inspection, when the equipment is switched off and adapters (or electrical feeders) are disconnected from the supply mains.
Extract the turbine from the unit and verify, by inspection, that the turbine axis fits correctly its seats and the blade is strongly fastened on the axis
itself (it can be useful to shake slightly the turbine in order to note any anomalous movement).
Check if there are any torn or broken components in the breathing circuits: remember that they can create safety risk to patients during tests.
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