Chapter 10 Maintenance; Service And Examination; Daily Examination; Routine Maintenance - Gima VITAL PRO-SNET Manual Del Usuario

10.1 Service and Examination

10.1.1 Daily Examination

Before using the monitor, the checks below should be carried out:
n Check the monitor for any mechanical damage;
n Inspect the exposed parts and the connectors, and the accessories;
n 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;
n Make sure that the monitor is grounded properly.
n Pay close attention to the fluctuation of the local power supply voltage. A manostat is recommended when
necessary.
n 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 recommended..
The designed life of this monitor is 5 years. In order to ensure a long service life, please pay attention to the required
maintenance.
M Failure to carry out a satisfactory maintenance program for the monitor, may result in functional failures
and harm the patient's safety and health.
M In case of ECG leads damage or aging, please replace the lead.
M If there is any indication of cable or transducer damage or deterioration, they must not be used.
% The adjustable units in the 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

M Please pay attention to the polarity of battery, and do NOT insert it into battery compartment with
polarities reversed ;
M Do NOT use batteries manufactured by other companies, which may cause damage to the device;
M In order to avoid damaging the battery, do NOT use another power supply to charge the battery;
M At the end of their lifetime, dispose of batteries in line with local guidelines.
M Do not hit or strike with force;
M Do not use this battery on other devices;
M Do not use this battery below -10 ℃ or above 40 ℃ ;
M 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 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

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