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9. Maintanance.
9.1. General Information.
Unplug the unit from the Power supply and allow it to cool before undertaking any
maintenance tasks.
Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the Responsible Body, by
a competent electrician. Failure to do so may result in damage to the product and in extreme
cases be a danger to the end user.
Preventive maintenance for the equipment should include keeping the unit clean and
protecting it from spillage, contamination or corrosive environments.
9.2. Spillage Procedure.
In case of solution spillage, turn off the MEL-TEMP and disconnect it from the Power Supply
Unit. For spillage wipe off the solution using a water dampened cloth and dry thoroughly
before further use.
Ensure the unit is dry before
further use. The Responsible Body shall check the
electrical safety of the unit. Only if all safety requirements are met can the unit be
used again. The above procedure is intended as a guide. Should spillage occur with a
toxic or hazardous fluid then special precautions may be necessary.
Observe special precautions for handling contaminated substances see
Section 9.3
9.3. Decontamination.
If the equipment has been exposed to toxic, radiological or biological
contamination, the Responsible Body is responsible for carrying out appropriate
decontamination. If hazardous material has been spilt on or inside the equipment,
decontamination should only be undertaken under the control of the Responsible
Body with due recognition of possible hazards. Before using any cleaning or
decontamination method, the Responsible Body should check with the manufacturer
the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Decontamination Certificate.
Note:
In the event of any part of this unit becoming damaged, the damaged item(s) should
be returned to the manufacturer for repair accompanied by a decontamination certificate.
Copies of the Certificate are available from Distributor/Manufacturer. Appendix A of
this Instructions book may be copied and enlarged. At the end of life this product
must be accompanied with a Decontamination Certificate.
