Helmer Scientific i.Series
®
- Platelet Agitator
Operation Manual
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance tasks should be completed according to the following schedule. Refer to the service manual for more detail on the
various tasks.
Note
These are recommended minimum requirements. Regulations for your organization or physical conditions at your organization
may require maintenance items to be performed more frequently, or only by designated service personnel.
Table 4. Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Task
Frequency
Quarterly
Annually
As Needed
Test the motion alarm.
ü
Check the 9V NiMH backup battery for the motion alarm system after an
extended power failure and change it if necessary, or change the battery if it has
been in service for one year.
ü
Check moving parts for wear. Clean moving parts.
ü
Replace moving parts if worn.
ü
Clean the exterior of the platelet agitator.
ü
Notes
• During a power failure (when the motion alarm is enabled), the backup battery provides power to the motion alarm. If the
backup battery is not functioning, the motion alarm will not be activated.
• If the backup battery does not provide power to the alarm system during the motion alarm test, replace the battery.
• If battery has been in service for one year, replace battery.
•
Use only manufacturer specified rechargeable battery for replacement (9V NiMH battery with a capacity of
>
175 mAh).
