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A.T.S. 3000 AUTOMATIC TOURNIQUET SYSTEM
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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 3.0
ZIMMER A.T.S. 3000 AUTOMATIC TOURNIQUET SYSTEM
3.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
While the
A.T.S.
3000 Tourniquet has been designed and
manufactured to high industry standards, it is recommended
that regular inspection and calibration be performed to ensure
continual safe and effective operation. This section contains
information to assist in the effort as well as serve as a guide
to expediting unscheduled maintenance.
3.2 ACCESS TO PARTS
CAUTION:
Be sure that the unit is set to STANDBY and
the power plug is unplugged before disassembly.
To remove
mains power from unit, disconnect power cord from wall
or rear of unit.
Many of the parts on the control board are
static sensitive. Take precaution when servicing the board.
To gain access to all internal parts, remove:
a) Rear – 4 (#6) nuts
b) Rear – 2 large pole clamp screws
c) Rear – 2 carrying handle screws
d) Bottom – 4 foot pad screws
See illustration 4 through 8 in the back of the manual.
When opening, take care not to damage any of the wire
harnesses or pneumatic tubing. The control board is attached
to the front housing therefore the harnesses and tubing will
need to be disconnected for full disassembly. Follow the
table below to reassemble.
Table 3.1 Board Plug Designators
Component
Board Plug ID
ALARM SILENCE
P1
AC Mains
P2
LCD Panel Display
P5
Valve Harness Second
P6
Valve Harness Main
P7
Membrane Panel
P8
LOP Harness
P9
Backup Battery
P10
ON/STANDBY
P11
Factory Test Port
P12
Speaker
P13
Pneumatic Pump
P14
To reduce the risk of damage, tubing should not be
disconnected at the transducer.
NOTE: Failure to plug the electrical or pneumatic
components into the correct associated receptacle can
result in damage to the control board.
When reassembling the unit, be extremely careful not to
pinch any wiring or tubing.
3.3 LIMB OCCLUSION PRESSURE (LOP) SENSOR
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Clean or disinfect the sensor before attaching to a
new patient.
1. Cleaning
Unplug the LOP sensor from the
A.T.S.
3000 Tourniquet
before cleaning. Clean the sensor and patient contact
surfaces with a soft cloth moistened in water or a mild
soap solution.
2. Disinfecting
Unplug the LOP sensor from the
A.T.S.
3000 Tourniquet
before disinfecting. Disinfect the sensor by wiping the
sensor and patient contact surfaces with disinfecting
solution. Isopropyl alcohol is recommended as a
disinfecting solution. If another commercially available
disinfectant is used, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation for use.
3.4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Test and inspect as per this section at minimum every
six months.
1. Cleaning
The exterior of the unit may be cleaned with a cloth that
has been dampened (not dripping) with a mild detergent.
The interior of the unit may be vacuumed or blown out
as required. The exterior of the cuff hose may be cleaned
using a mild detergent solution or alcohol. The interior
of the cuff hoses should not be cleaned. Tourniquet cuffs
should be cleaned in accordance with their cuff package
insert instructions.
2. Inspection
The unit should be inspected at regular intervals. It
is recommended that a qualified technician perform
a visual inspection at least once every six months.
Inspection points are:
a) Obvious internal or external damage.
b) Condition of the power cord.
c) Tightness of pneumatic fittings.
