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BM3 User’s Manual
15. Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Inspection Equipment
You should perform a visual inspection before every use, and in accordance with your
hospital’s policy. With the monitor switched off:
Examine unit exteriors for cleanliness and general physical condition. Make sure that
the housings are not cracked or broken, that everything is present, that there are no
spilled liquids and that there are no signs of abuse.
If the EtCO2 module is mounted on the monitor, make sure that they are locked into
place and do not slide out without releasing the locking mechanism.
Inspect all accessories (cables, transducers, sensors and so forth). If any show signs of
damage, do not use.
Switch the monitor on and make sure the backlight is bright enough. Check that screen is at
its full brightness. If the brightness is not adequate, contact your service personnel or your
supplier
Warning
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and
the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally
Inspection Cables
Examine all system cables, the power plug for damage. Make sure that the prongs of
the plug do not move in the adaptor. If damaged, replace it with an appropriate
Bionet power cord and adaptor.
Inspect the parameter cable and ensure that it makes good connection with the
