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Table 10-1 customer care schedule
Item Service at indicated Time D W M A Notes
Air Filter Grid Remove the filter grid and clean the air filter grid with
vacuum cleaner from outside. • more frequently depending on your
environment
Air Filter Grid Remove filter grid, back top cover and back cover and
clean the housing from inside. (vacuum cleaner and
soft brush) • more frequently depending on your
environment
AC Mains Cable Inspect AC mains cable • mobile systems check weekly
Cables and Connectors Check if all cables are fixed and well seated at the
correct position and if there is no mechanical damage
visible. • also after corrective maintenance
User Interface Clean alphanumerical keyboard, functional keys,
digital potentiometers. (vacuum cleaner, lukewarm
soap water on a soft, damp cloth) • Be careful not to get the cloth too wet
so that moisture does not enter the
loudspeakers or other keys!
LCD Monitor, Touch
Panel and Probe holder Clean LCD monitor surface, Touch Panel and probe
holder with a fluid detergent in warm water on a soft,
damp cloth. • Be careful not to get the cloth too wet
so that moisture does not enter the
entire system.
Mechanical parts Clean and inspect the mechanical function of wheels,
casters, brakes and swivel locks as well as side door,
foot rest, front and rear handle, and monitor holder.
Remove dust and coupling gel. • mobile systems check daily
Control Console
movement Check translation/rotation and height adjustment
(elevation) • more frequently at mobile systems
Trackball Check Check proper operation (cursor movement X, Y
direction) • If failure occurs go to trackball
cleaning.
Trackball Cleaning Remove trackball ring; open the trackball housing and
take out the trackball (see
Section 7.8.3 on page 7-
25 ). Clean the trackball (and X,Y axes) with soft
tissue and screwdriver shaft.
•
Disk Drives (Data
Backup) Test image filing (Archive) import and export data
capability (DVD/CD Drive) • •* * save the image filing data weekly or
at least monthly on DVD/CD
depending on the number of
examinations
Safe Probe Operation Clean probes and probe cables and check acoustic
lens housing (cracks) and probe cables. In case of
mechanical damage, don't use them! Danger: Safety
risk for operator and patient. •* * or before each use
Probe Air bubbles To detect air bubbles in filling liquid, shake the probe
carefully and check for abnormal noise.
Probe Connectors Remove dust/dirt of all probe connectors. Clean with
vacuum cleaner if dust is visible. •
Ultrasound system
Leakage Current Checks • Also after corrective maintenance or
as required by your facilities QA
program.
Peripheral Leakage
Current Checks • Also after corrective maintenance or
as required by your facilities QA
program.
Surface Probe Leakage
Current Checks • Also after corrective maintenance or
as required by your facilities QA
program.
Endocavity Probe
Leakage Current Checks • Also after corrective maintenance or
as required by your facilities QA
program.
Care and Maintenance
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
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