Erbe VIO 300 D, User Manual

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CHAPTER 13
Maintenance, Disposal
Maintenance
Modifications and repairs Modifications and repairs must not impair the safety of the equipment or equipment
cart and accessories for the patient, user and the environment. This condition is met
when changes to the structural and functional characteristics are not detrimental to
safety.
Authorized persons Modifications and repairs may only be undertaken by ERBE or by persons expressly
authorized by ERBE. ERBE accepts no liability if modifications and repairs to the unit
or accessories are made by unauthorized persons. This will also invalidate the war-
ranty.
Technical safety checks The technical safety checks determine whether the safety and operational readiness
of the unit or the equipment cart and accessories conform to a defined technical re-
quired status. Technical safety checks must be performed at least once a year.
What technical safety checks
must be performed?
For this device the following technical safety checks have been stipulated:
• Checking of labels and User Manual
• Visual inspection of unit and accessories for damage
• Testing the grounded conductor in accordance with IEC 60601-1 Section 18
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Testing the leakage current in accordance with IEC 60601-1 Section 19
• Functional testing of all the unit's operating and control elements
• Testing the monitoring equipment
• Measurement of DC resistance
• Testing the footswitch activation
• Testing the spark monitor
• Measurement of power output in COAG mode
The results of the safety checks must be documented.
If during the safety checks any defects are found which might endanger patients,
staff or third parties, the device may not be operated until the defects have been rem-
edied by competent service technicians.
Disposal
Your product bears a crossed-out garbage can icon (see image). Meaning: In all EU
countries this product must be disposed of separately in accordance with the nation-
al laws implementing EU Directive 2002/96/EC of January 27, 2003, WEEE.
In non-EU countries the local regulations must be observed.