ASTOPAD
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Instructions for Use
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13 Maintenance
To ensure sufficient battery capacity for devices with battery option, the battery
should be replaced every 3 years. Replacing the battery is described in chapter
13.2 "Replacing the battery".
Furthermore, ASTOPAD does not require preventative maintenance (e.g.,
exchange of liquids or components) but recurrent tests in accordance
with section 13.1.
ASTOPAD shall not be serviced or maintained while in use with a pa-
tient.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
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The service personnel must be appropriately trained and qualified.
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The ASTOPAD does not contain any parts the user can repair. Therefore, do
not attempt to repair the ASTOPAD yourself. Contact your local sales point.
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Any repairs to the device may only be carried out by persons authorized and
qualified by the manufacturer.
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Modifications to the ASTOPAD are not permitted.
On request, STIHLER ELECTRONIC GmbH will provide service instructions that
will allow properly trained and qualified persons to repair the parts of the device
that the manufacturer has designated as repairable.
Provision of technical documents and/or spare parts is not an authorization from
the manufacturer to open or repair the equipment.
13.1 Recurrents tests
Recurrent test of the ASTOPAD (applied part and control unit) must be performed
at least every 12 months.
For the inspection, you can either purchase the required test device and
instructions from the manufacturer or you can commission the manufacturer or
your local dealer to perform the inspection of the ASTOPAD.
Also, please observe all applicable national regulations (e.g., IEC/EN 62353) on
monitoring the safety of medical products and the use of calibrated testing
equipment.
Required testing equipment:
System-Test box for ASTOPAD
Order no. 1715.9040
Inspection regulations and set values can be obtained from the inspection
instructions for the ASTOPAD.
