Chapter 12: Routine Maintenance
Operation Manual SurgiVet
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V3404 Plus
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Chapter 12: Routine Maintenance
Operator’s Maintenance
Smiths Medical PM, Inc. Veterinary Division products have been designed to operate continuously for long
periods without maintenance. However, in order to ensure a continued high level of performance and safety
operation, the routine maintenance information in this section MUST be observed.
Routine maintenance should be carried out on site by the operator on a daily basis. A summarized schedule and
full details of this level is contained in this section.
ITEM
ACTION
INTERVAL
Battery
Charge.
When LOW BATTERY is displayed.
After continuous use under battery
power.
The monitor’s surface
Clean or disinfect.
As required.
Clean patient connected
accessories
Clean or disinfect sensors, Patient
cables, ECG leads.
When attaching a new patient.
Check patient connected
accessories
Inspect sensors, cables and
connectors for signs of damage or
deterioration. Replace as required.
Daily.
SpO
2
Sensor (reusable)
Clean or disinfect.
When attaching a new patient.
Temperature Sensor
Clean or disinfect.
When attaching a new patient.
Respiration Sensor
Clean or disinfect.
When attaching a new patient.
ECG Electrodes
Disposable: discard after single
patient use.
When attaching a new patient.
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery after the monitor is used under battery operation, when the “
LOW BATTERY
” message is
displayed, or after long term storage. Connect the external charger to the back of the monitor. Verify the green
LED
X
is lit. After 5 to 6 hours, the battery is fully charged, indicated by a continuously lit LED.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
WARNING! Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse the monitor in liquid.
WARNING! Do not allow any moisture to touch the AC power supply connectors or a safety hazard may
result. Ensure that hands are thoroughly dry before handling the AC power supply.
CAUTION! Do not allow water or any other liquid to be spilled onto the monitor. Unplug the AC power
cord from the monitor before cleaning or disinfecting.
CAUTION! Where the equipment has been wetted accidentally, it should be wiped dry externally and
allowed to dry thoroughly before use.
Clean the surfaces of the monitor and the accessories with a soft cloth moistened in a mild soap solution. If
disinfecting is required, wipe the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol, then wipe with a water moistened soft cloth.
