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Maintenance: Visual Inspection
3-4 DASH 2000 Patient Monitor Revision A
2000 412-001
Visual Inspection
Inspecting the
monitor The monitor should be carefully inspected prior to each patient being
admitted to the monitoring system. Follow these guidelines when
inspecting the equipment:
¥ Carefully inspect the monitor for obvious physical damage to the
outer case, display screen and controls. Do not use the monitor if
physical damage is determined. Refer damaged equipment to
qualified service personnel for repair before using it again on a
patient.
¥ Inspect all external connectors, front and rear, for degraded pins,
prongs and connector housings. Refer damaged equipment to
qualified service personnel for repair before using it again on a
patient.
¥ Inspect all cable insulation, cable strain-reliefs and cable connectors
for damage, cracks or degradation. Refer damaged equipment to
qualified service personnel for repair before using it again on a
patient.
¥ Safety labels and inscriptions on the device are clearly legible.