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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 System Check
7.1.1 Check before Using
Before using the monitor, perform the following steps:
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Check if there is any mechanical damage;
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Check if all the outer cables and accessories are in good condition;
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Check if all the monitoring functions of the monitor can work normally so as to make
sure that the monitor is in proper working condition.
In case of any damage, abnormal function, hidden safety danger or exception, do not use the
device on patient. Contact the technician in your hospital or the manufacture immediately.
7.1.2 Routine Check
Make sure the qualified service personnel have implemented a complete inspection,
including the functional safety check, after the monitor has been used for 6-12 consecutive
months, or after monitor servicing or system upgrading. This is to ensure the normal
operation of the system.
Store the device with a fully charged battery and charge the battery of the device every 3
months if leave the device unused for a long time. Otherwise the battery may be damaged
because of being thoroughly exhausted.
WARNING
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Failure on the part of the responsible hospital or institution employing the use of the
monitoring equipment to implement a satisfactory maintenance schedule may cause
undue equipment failure and possible health hazard.
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The safety inspection or maintenance, which requires opening the monitor housing,
must be performed by trained and authorized personnel only. Otherwise, equipment
failure and possible health hazard may be caused.