P3V Veterinary Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System User Manual
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Chapter 11 Inspection and Maintenance
CAUTION
The device and accessories are to be disposed of according to local regulations after
their useful lives. Alternatively, they can be returned to the dealer or the manufacturer for
recycling or proper disposal. Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose them
together with house-hold garbage. At the end of their life hand the batteries over to the
applicable collection points for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, or the shop where you purchased the product.
11.1. Daily Checklist
Check before the system is switched on:
Visually inspect all the probes. Do not use any damaged probe.
Visually inspect all the probe assembly cables and associated connectors.
Visually inspect all the power cords. Do not turn on the power if a cord is frayed or split,
or shows signs of wear.
Make sure the device is firmly connected to the common earth terminal via a ground
wire.
Verify that the trackball and TGC slide controls are clean and free from gel or
contaminants.
Check after the system is switched on:
Visually check the on-screen display and lighting. Verify that the monitor displays the
current date and time and there isn’t any error message.
Verify that the probe identification and indicated frequency on the screen are correct for
the activated probe.
Ensure that there isn’t obvious abnormal noise, discontinuous image or dark area.
Ensure that it isn’t smelly or too hot.
Ensure that the ultrasound window isn’t too hot, checking with your hand.
Verify that the buttons and knobs on the keyboard are good to operate.
