GE Dash 3000, Service Manual

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Revision A Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-3
2000966-339
Maintenance: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Manufacturer Recommendations
WARNING
Failure on the part of all responsible individuals,
hospitals or institutions, employing the use of this device,
to implement the recommended maintenance schedule
may cause equipment failure and possible health
hazards. The manufacturer does not, in any manner,
assume the responsibility for performing the
recommended maintenance schedule, unless an
Equipment Maintenance Agreement exists. The sole
responsibility rests with the individuals, hospitals, or
institutions utilizing the device.
To ensure the monitor is always functional when required, qualified
service personnel should perform the following regular maintenance.
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Visual Inspection—Perform a visual inspection upon receipt of the
equipment, every 12 months thereafter, and prior to servicing the
unit.
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Cleaning—Clean the unit upon receipt of the equipment, every 12
months thereafter, and each time the unit is serviced.
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Conditioning the Batteries—Condition the batteries once every six
months or as needed.
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Calibrating the NBP, Analog Output BP, and Output ECG—
Calibrate the NBP software upon receipt of the equipment, every 12
months thereafter, and each time the unit is opened for service.
Calibrate the analog output BP and analog output ECG whenever
these do NOT pass the analog output checkout procedure.
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Calibrating the Mainstream End-tidal CO
2
—Calibrate upon receipt
of the equipment, every 12 months thereafter, and each time the
adapter is removed or replaced. Refer to the CO
2
chapter of the Dash
3000/4000 Patient Monitor Operator’s Manual.
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Calibrating the Sidestream End-tidal CO
2
— Refer to the
documentation that came with the CO
2
module.
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Electrical Safety Tests—Perform safety tests upon receipt of the
equipment, every 12 months thereafter, and each time the unit is
serviced.
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Checkout Procedures—Perform the checkout procedures upon
receipt of the equipment, every 12 months thereafter, and each time
the unit is serviced.
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Clearing the Stored Patient Data Memory—Admit and discharge a
test patient every 12 months to clear the monitor’s stored patient
data memory.