User Manual for Vital Signs Monitor
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Chapter 10 Maintenance
10.1 Service and Examination
10.1.1 Daily Examination
Before using the monitor, the checks below should be carried out:
Check the monitor for any mechanical damage;
Inspect the exposed parts and the inserted parts of all the leads, and the accessories;
Examine all the functions of the monitor that are likely to be used for patient monitoring, and
ensure that it is in good working condition;
Make sure that the monitor is grounded properly.
Pay close attention to the fluctuation of the local power supply voltage. A manostat is
recommended when necessary.
In case any indication of damage about the function of the monitor is detected and proven, it is not
allowed to apply it to the patient for any monitoring.
10.1.2 Routine Maintenance
After each maintenance or the yearly maintenance, the monitor can be thoroughly inspected by qualified
personnel, including function and safety examinations. The designed life of this monitor is 5 years. In order
to ensure its long service life, please pay attention to the maintenance.
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If the hospital fails to carry out a satisfactory maintenance program about the monitor, it may
get disabled and harm the patient’s safety and health.
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In case of ECG leads damage or aging, please replace the lead.
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If there is any indication of cable and transducer damage or they deteriorate, they are
prohibited from any further use.
The adjustable units in the monitor such as potentiometer are not allowed to adjust without
permission to avoid unnecessary failures that affect normal application.
10.1.3 Battery Maintenance
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Please pay attention to the polarity of battery, do NOT insert it into battery compartment with
reversed polarities;
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Do NOT use the batteries manufactured by other companies, if being inserted, the device will
may be damaged;
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In order to avoid damaging the battery, do NOT use other power supply device to charge the
battery;
