MAINTENANCE: Equipment Maintenance Program
Revision D
APEX Telemetry Transmitter
3-3
401566-166
Equipment Maintenance Program
Recommended
Maintenance
Procedures
A regular equipment maintenance program helps prevent unnecessary
equipment and power failures and also reduces possible health hazards.
Perform the following procedures as a regular preventive maintenance
schedule. Remember to record the date and results on the “Maintenance/
Repair Log” included at the end of this chapter.
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Inspect the unit according to the “Visual Inspection” procedure found
in this chapter.
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Clean the unit according to the “Cleaning” procedure found in this
chapter.
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Verify the unit is working properly according to the “Checkout
Procedure” presented in this chapter.
Recommended
Frequency
To help you establish a systematic maintenance routine, GE Marquette
Medical Systems recommends that you perform all maintenance
procedures presented in this chapter:
NOTE
The transmitter and leadwires should be inspected for
damage before they are used on any new patients. This
inspection is vital to maintain the integrity of the
transmitter’s environmental seals.
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upon receipt of the unit,
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every twelve months thereafter,
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each time a circuit board is removed or replaced, and
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record the results on the “Preventive Maintenance Inspection Form,”
included at the end of this chapter. Copies of the form should be
made, used during the preventive maintenance activities, then filed
for future reference. Record the transmitter serial number, the TTX
number, and the software revision.
WARNING
Failure to implement a satisfactory maintenance
schedule may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards. Unless you have an Equipment
Maintenance Contract, GE Marquette Medical Systems
does not in any manner assume the responsibility for
performing the recommended maintenance procedures.
The sole responsibility rests with the individual or
institution using the equipment. GE Marquette service
personnel may, at their discretion, follow the procedures
provided in this manual as a guide during visits to the
equipment site.
