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9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
9.1. MAINTENANCE
Periodical checks recommended by GCE should be done at least annually
by the provider of the product. This should include leakage and functional
tests of TU.
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Proceed with functional and leakage tests as described in chapter 6.2.
If any leakage or damage is found, use procedure described in chapter
9.2.
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Clean TU from possible contamination.
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Check the presence and status of the labels. In case of bad legibility,
contact GCE or distributor of GCE products.
Use only original spare parts.
All sealing and o-rings must be stored by provider or operator in a dry,
dark and clean storage during the complete lifetime.
9.1.1. PERIODICAL EXCHANGE OF COMPONENTS
TU variants for oxygen or nitrogen intended for use of running the surgical
tools must have some components (o-ring in quick coupler) exchanged
every three years. Please contact service for exchange (chapter 9.2).
All TU variants (including the above mentioned) must have some compo-
nents (quick coupler, check valve of TU, spring, o-rings in housing of TU
exchanged every ten years. Please contact service for exchange (chapter
9.2).
9.2. REPAIR
Service, repair and spare parts exchange can only be done by a person
that has the appropriate certificates according to the required national
standards and laws for mounting and repairs of concerned gas medical de-
vices. Standards valid for such installations and testing are EN ISO 7396-1
for me-dical central gas systems and EN ISO 5359 for installations with low
pressure hoses.
For more information and actual list of spare parts contact GCE or distribu-
tor of GCE products.
Use only GCE original spare parts.
