Section 6 Preventive maintenance
Proper maintenance of the product is very simple, yet it is an important
factor of its reliability. The section describes the maintenance and
service required for the product and its accessories.
6.1 Maintenance
WARNING: Failure on the part of all responsible individuals, hospitals
or institutions, employing the use of Product, to implement the
recommended maintenance schedule may cause equipment failure and
possible health hazards. The manufacturer does not, in any manner,
assume
the
maintenance schedule.
individuals, hospitals, or institutions utilizing the product.
1.
The transducer acoustic surface is frangible and must be handle
with care .Gel must be wiped off from the transducer after use.
These precautions will prolong the life of the unit.
The user must check that the equipment does not have visible
evidence of damage that may affect patient safety or product's
capability before use .The recommended inspection interval is
once per month or less. If damage is evident, replacement is
recommended before use.
2.
To ensure the product is always functional when required, the
following maintenance shall be performed:
Visual Inspection
Cleaning the product and its accessories
Check the battery fuel gauge
Testing product Performance
Correction: manually calculate the FHR with hearing fetal heartbeat
sound for qualification.
Recommended maintenance and care:
It is important that the Product is stored at the operating
temperature range if it is expected to be used. Optimal battery life
responsibility
The sole responsibility rests with the
for
performing
12
the
recommended