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Chapter 10
MAINTENANCE
10.1 Service and Examination
10.1.1 Daily Examination
Before using the Gima Vital Signs Monitor, the checks below should be carried out:
• Check the monitor for any mechanical damage.
• Inspect the exposed parts and the connectors, 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 the event that any damage to the monitor is found or any irregular function is detected and proven, do not
use it.
10.1.2 Routine Maintenance
An annual maintenance inspection by qualified personnel, including functional and safety examination is re-
commended. The designed life of this Gima Vital Signs Monitor is 5 years. In order to ensure a long service life,
please pay attention to the required maintenance.
Failure to carry out a satisfactory maintenance program for the monitor, may result in functional failures and
harm the patient’s safety and health.
In case of ECG leads damage or aging, please replace the lead.
If there is any indication of cable or transducer damage or deterioration, they must not be used.
The adjustable units in the Gima Vital Signs Monitor such as potentiometer should bot be altered without
permission to avoid unnecessary failures that may affect normal use. Maintenance repairs must only be
carried out by suitably trained technicians.
10.1.3 Battery Maintenance
Please pay attention to the polarity of battery, and do NOT insert it into battery compartment with polarities
reversed.
Do NOT use batteries manufactured by other companies, which may cause damage to the device.
In order to avoid damaging the battery, do NOT use another power supply to charge the battery.
At the end of their lifetime, dispose of batteries in line with local guidelines.
Do not hit or strike with force.
Do not use this battery on other devices.
Do not use this battery below -10°C or above 40°C.
Dispose of the battery, the local law should be followed.
In order to maintain battery supply time and prolong battery lifetime, please charge the battery every one or
two months if the Gima Vital Signs Monitor is not in regular use. Charge battery at least 12-15 hours every
time.
Before charging, run down the internal battery until the monitor turns off automatically to minimize memory
effects. Charging time will be the same no matter whether the monitor is working or not.
Charge fully before putting the monitor into storage.
Using a monitor powered solely by an internal battery power which has short charge power will cause the
monitor turn off automatically when the battery is depleted.
Do NOT use batteries manufactured by other companies, which may cause damage to the device; (If batte-
ry is damaged, please replace with same type and specification battery marked by “CCC” or “CE” in time,
or contact the company directly.)
10.1.4 Service
If the Gima Vital Signs Monitor malfunctions and you are not able to resolve an issue using the troubleshooting
guide, please contact the supplier. Only qualified service engineers, specified by the manufacturer can perform
maintenance and users are not permitted to repair the monitor or conduct maintenance by themselves.
