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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SUPPORTS AND STANDS
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Medical products shall be subject to regular maintenance and inspection cycles. This is essential for compliance
with safety requirements. The manufacturer of the medical device is responsible for the defi nition of regular mea-
sures to ensure this. The operator is responsible for the implementation of defi ned measures
5.1 RECURRING INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Use disinfected areas only when the disinfectant has dried!
Use disinfected areas only after the disinfectant is dry!
Do not sterilise! If sterilisation should be mandatory (e.g. administrative requirement), make sure to consult
the manufacturer.
WARNING – HEALTH HAZARD
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Disinfectants may contain hazardous substances which may cause injuries after contact with skin or
eyes, or may damage the respiratory system when inhaled. Observe the measures for protection:
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Follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer!
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Observe the hygiene guidelines!
For all maintenance and audit work, switch the light to stand-by and unplug and disconnect the
light from the mains. Secure the light against reconnection.
WARNING – DANGER OF INJURY
The support arm is spring loaded and can snap up during the removal of the light head – danger of injury!
NOTE – INSPECTIONS
The operator shall check and service all support systems for the following points:
DIN EN 62353 is to be observed for the periodic inspections (see “Inspection schedule” in the annex).
Every six months:
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Deformation of the support system
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Cracks in the plastic parts
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Paint damages
Annually:
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Extended check of the support system such as e.g. holding force of the spring arm, Check mounting bolt
at the bottom of mobile stand foot and tighten, if necessary.
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Extended functional check, such as free movement of the joints
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Inspect and lubricate locking segment as in Section „Lubricate locking segment“ of the instructions for
use of the holding systems.
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Electric safety inspection
In the event of any faults or damage, please contact your supplier.
Your supplier has been informed and trained regarding the scope and contents of the maintenance work.
For the inspection and maintenance work of the light head please observe the Instructions for Use for
“Minor surgical lights
MIMLED 600
and
MIMLED 1000
“.
