Maintenance, Care, and Service
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ACUSON Cypress™ Operator’s Manual
Frequency of Maintenance
Table 58 provides a guide to the frequency of maintenance procedures. If you
use your system heavily it is advisable to increase the frequency. Safety-related
inspections should be conducted frequently.
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
System covers should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Any ser-
vice or maintenance operations must follow the necessary electrostatic dis-
charge precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage or deterioration of
sensitive electronic components. A full description of these safeguards is
beyond the scope of this manual but the following basic steps include:
Wear a properly grounded wrist grounding strap.
Do not work in a carpeted area.
When working on a sensitive area use a grounding mat.
TABLE 58.
Frequency of Maintenance
Area
Frequency
Maintenance
Transducers
6 months
Check for cracks or bent pins.
TEE Trans-
ducers
Each use
Check steering mechanism, look and feel for
damage to tip and scope before each use.
Each use
Follow cleaning procedure before each use.
Fans
4 months
Check for air flow and proper operation. The
fan and vents are located:
On the right side of the Cypress system.
On the top of the Cypress system.
