Maintenance and Service
10. Maintenance and Service
10.1 Maintenance for Probe
1.
The probe is very fragile. It should not be dropped or struck against any other objects.
Please turn off the scanning key and put it into the case for probe, during paused of
scanning. The acoustic window of the probe is especially sensitive. It is imperative that it not
be damaged. Even a small scratch will impair scan results and reduce its life.
2.
The probe is not made of a water-tight material. Its degree of protection into liquid is : IP×4;
3.
In order to avoid probe or its protective material be from being corroded, do not expose it
to any conductive or corrosive material.
4.
Please check for any crack on the lens material of acoustic window of the probe and its
plastic part before use. If there is, contact your local distributor immediately. Before use,
also check the probe cord for any cracks or breakage. If either is discovered, discontinue use
and contact Life Systems Inc. immediately.
5.
Please use an ultrasonic gel with a neutral PH balance.
6.
Softly scrub and sterilize the probe after use before it is put back in its case.
7.
Do not take the probe off freely once it has been connected to the device. This will interfere
with the connection.
10.2 Main Unit Maintenance
Clean the shell with soft and wet cotton cloth. Never use any chemical cleaners to clean (such as
hydrochloric acid or bleach). Regularly check the visible part of device for any damages or defects. If
any are discovered, please contact Life Systems, Inc. immediately.
1.
Clean the probe using a soft cloth and alcohol (or an approved medical cleanser)
2.
Dry the probe with a soft cloth before returning it to its case.
3.
If the device needs to be disinfected, use a soft cloth in conjunction with a medical cleanser
such as Cidex®, Cidex 7®, Sporicidin®.
4.
d. The probe should also be cleansed thoroughly using a wet cloth and an approved medical
cleanser before every use
10.3 Service Guide
If there is ever a problem with the device, first check all of the connections and confirm that the battery
is adequately charged. If the problem persists, please contact Life Systems, Inc. and provide the
following information:
1.
Model of the device and its configuration;
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