Maintenance, servicing, repairs, and disposal
Instructions for use • C-MAC Monitor • NDQ566_EN_V1.0_02-2021_IFU_CE-MDR
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7 Maintenance, servicing, repairs, and disposal
7.1 Replacing the battery
The battery’s capacity decreases over time. KARL STORZ recommends replacing the battery
after 2 years.
The battery may only be replaced by persons authorized by KARL STORZ.
7.2 Maintenance
Maintenance work may only be carried out by KARL STORZ or a company authorized by
KARL STORZ.
Interval
Maintenance work
To be performed by
annually
Safety inspection
KARL STORZ Service techni-
cians
7.3 Safety inspection in accordance with IEC 62353
WARNING
Risk of injury due to product deficiencies!
Patients, users, and third parties may be injured as a result of deficiencies with the product and
accessories.
Shut down the product.
Have the deficiencies repaired by persons authorized by KARL STORZ.
Regardless of the national accident prevention regulations and testing intervals for medical
devices, for this device safety checks must be performed as repeat inspections according to
IEC 62353 and recorded by a qualified electrician at least once a year. Detailed specifications
regarding the scope and execution of the safety inspection can be found in the service manual.
7.3.1 Visual inspection
1.
Check the product and accessories for any mechanical damage.
2.
Check labels for readability.
7.3.2 Electric measurements
Limit values for electrical measurements can be found in the current IEC 62353.
1.
Measure the protective ground resistance.
2.
Measure the earth leakage current.
3.
Measure the touch current.
4.
Measure the patient leakage current.
7.4 Repairing the product
Repair work may only be performed by KARL STORZ or by a company authorized by
KARL STORZ. The interventions described in this instruction manual are exempt from this rule.
Please contact your local KARL STORZ subsidiary or authorized dealer (see the list of
subsidiaries).
