Maintenance
Dräger DrugTest 5000 Test System
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5
Maintenance
The Dräger DrugTest 5000 Analyzer is a sturdy device
requiring a minimum of maintenance and care.
5.1
Maintenance intervals
We recommend that the unit be maintained on a regular basis
every 12 months.
Servicing only by Dräger Services or a Dräger authorized
service organisation.
We recommend signing a service contract with Dräger.
5.2
Quality Assurance Mode (QA mode)
The Dräger DrugTest Analyzer has the capability of analyzing
both positive and negative quality assurance (QA) cassettes. If
the QA cassette analyses do not provide positive results for
positive control cassettes and negative results for negative
control cassettes, the Analyzer will not perform any subject
testing until it has been serviced. If QA cassette analyses have
not been carried out on the Analyzer for more than 15 days, it
will not perform any further subject testing until such QA
cassette analyses have been completed.
To conduct quality assurance tests, see chapter 3.9
5.3
Cleaning
If necessary, wipe the outer surfaces of the unit with a damp,
soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild soap solution or a
commercial laboratory detergent (e.g. isopropanol).
The inside of the unit must not be cleaned by users.
5.4
Maintenance work
5.4.1
Troubleshooting and repair
If problems should arise during the use of the unit, which
cannot be solved by referring to the table “Troubleshooting” on
page 21, you should notify Dräger Services or a Dräger
authorised service organisation.
Some faults may require that the unit is returned for repair to
Dräger. For this case we have a repair substitution concept:
The Dräger Services in many cases has a repair-exchange
unit available to reduce down times.
1. The faulty unit is packed into the packing of the
replacement unit and the enclosed address label affixed.
2. Send the faulty unit to Dräger as soon as possible.
5.4.2
Battery maintenance
For optimal care of the battery, the unit should always be
connected to the mains via the charger. The unit automatically
ensures the best care of the battery (trickle charging).
Recharge the battery immediately after use and avoid storing
the unit with incompletely charged battery.
The Analyzer is equipped with an integrated lead storage
battery. It consumes a small standby current even if switched
off, which can discharge a fully charged battery in approx.
2
months
. The battery capacity can be retained at an optimum
and for the long term if periods of low charge are avoided.
To do so the following measures are required:
Always operate the Analyzer with the power pack if it is not
being used in mobile applications. A permanent connection
to the mains does not damage the integrated battery, but in
fact preserves its capacity.
For applications in vehicles use the 12V cable (order code
812166).
In mobile mode, if the unit indicates a low battery charge,
connect the battery charger and fully charge the battery as
soon as possible.
During storage always leave the battery charger
connected.
For long term storage of the unit where it is not possible to
connect the battery charger, fully charge the Analyzer
before placing it into storage and fully charge the battery
every
six weeks
.
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Disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment
EU-wide regulations for the disposal of electric
and electronic appliances which have been
defined in the EU Directive 2002/96/EC and in
national laws are effective since August 2005
and apply to this device. Common household
appliances can be disposed of using special
collecting and recycling facilities. However, as
this device has not been registered for
household usage, it must not be disposed of
through these means. The device can be returned to your
national Dräger Sales Organisation for disposal. Please do not
hesitate to contact the above if you have any further questions
on this issue.
CAUTION
Do not immerse the unit in liquids and make sure no
liquids enter into the connectors!
!
CAUTION
The built-in rechargeable battery will be damaged if the
unit is stored with a discharged battery.
!