User Manual for Multi-parameter Patient Monitor North-vision Tech. Inc.
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Chapter 9 Maintenance
9.1 Service and Examination
9.1.1 Daily Examination
Before using the monitor, the checks below should be carried out:
Check the monitor for any mechanical damage;
Inspect the exposed parts and the inserted parts of all the leads, and the accessories;
Examine all the functions of the monitor that are likely to be used for patient monitoring,
and ensure that it is in good working condition;
Make sure that the monitor is grounded properly.
Pay close attention to the fluctuation of the local power supply voltage. A manostat is
recommended when necessary.
In case any indication of damage about the function of the monitor is detected and proven, it is
not allowed to apply it to the patient for any monitoring. Please contact the local dealer or our
company, and we are to offer the best solution as soon as possible for your satisfaction.
9.1.2 Routine Maintenance
After each maintenance or the yearly maintenance, the monitor can be thoroughly inspected by
qualified personnel, including function and safety examinations.
If the hospital fails to carry out a satisfactory maintenance program about the monitor,
it may get disabled and harm the patient’s safety and health.
If there is any indication of cable and transducer damage or they deteriorate, they are
prohibited from any further use.
The adjustable units in the monitor such as potentiometer are not allowed to adjust without
permission to avoid unnecessary failures that affect normal application.
9.1.3 Battery Maintenance
Please pay attention to the polarity of battery, do NOT insert it into battery compartment
with reversed polarities;
Do NOT use the batteries manufactured by other companies, if being inserted, the device
will may be damaged;
In order to avoid damaging the battery, do NOT use other power supply device to charge the
battery;
After battery ageing phenomenon occurring, to avoid explosion risk do NOT throw the
battery into fire.
Do not hit or strike it with force;
Do not use this battery on other devices;
Do not use this battery below -10
℃
or above 40
℃
;
Dispose of the battery, the local law should be followed.
