Magstim BiStim²
Operating Manual
© The Magstim Company Limited
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MOP02-EN-02
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1
User Maintenance and Calibration
There are no user maintenance or calibration requirements for the Magstim Bistim² system and
accessories. However, it is important that they are checked for any sign of damage at the start of
each session
*
. If any cracks are visible in the plastics, or if there is damage to any of the cables, the
items must not be used and should be returned to The Magstim Company Limited for servicing and
repair (see Section 7.2 for contact details).
5.2
Technical Maintenance
The contacts in the coil connector, Bistim² connecting module and the stimulator coil socket should be
checked regularly for any signs of tarnishing or burning
*
. Under conditions of exceptionally intense
use, it is possible for localised heating to manifest itself in the connector, which causes damage to the
contacts. Continued use in this condition will eventually cause the contacts to deteriorate and loose
electrical connection, which will cause damage to the system.
Repair is a specialised procedure and can only be undertaken by The Magstim Company Limited or
an authorised service centre. If any pins show damage, however slight, contact The Magstim
Company Limited service department for further advice or to arrange a return (see Section 7.2 for
contact details).
Warning:
contact burning is communicable, so any coil with damaged contacts will infect a stimulator
with healthy contacts and vice-versa. Therefore, if damage is noticed on any coil connector or
stimulator coil socket the entire system must not be used until all contacts are carefully examined and
repaired where appropriate. If this is not done thoroughly there is a risk that the cycle of pin damage
will continue.
Figure 5.1: Example of contact burning