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Platelet Incubator Operation Manual
7
Maintaining the incubator
This section includes the recommended preventive maintenance schedule and procedures for completing
maintenance tasks.
7.1
Reviewing the preventive maintenance schedule
Maintenance tasks must be completed according to the following schedule.
NOTE:
These are 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. Follow the guidelines
for your organization.
Task
Frequency
Quarterly
Annually
As needed
(i.Series models only)
Check for active battery alarms. If an alarm is present, or
if the batteries have been in use for one year, replace the
backup batteries for the monitoring system.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.2.1, “Checking and replacing batteries for the
monitoring system.”
(Horizon Series models only)
Test the backup battery for the power failure alarm. If
the test fails, or the battery has been in use for one year,
replace it.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.2.2, “Testing and replacing the battery for the power
failure alarm.”
(PC4200 models only)
Replace the battery for the motion alarm system.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.2.3, “Testing and replacing the battery for the
motion alarm.”
(Models with chart recorders only)
Check the backup battery for the chart recorder and
change it if necessary.
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For more information and instructions, refer to the
Chart Recorder Operation Manual.
Clean the condenser grill.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.3, “Cleaning the incubator.”
Clean the exterior.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.3, “Cleaning the incubator.”
Clean the interior.
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For more information and instructions, see Section
7.3, “Cleaning the incubator.”
