GCE EASE II Manual De Instrucciones página 9

8. MAINTENANCE
8.1. REGULAR CHECKS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
1. T he cylinder contents and the operation of the system must be checked regularly and prior to
use, as described in Sections 6.2.
2. Before each use, perform an audible and visual check on the hose for leaks and damage. If a
leak is detected, or if there is damage, such as cracks or abrasion in the hose outer cover the
hose must be replaced. Return the complete unit to an approved repairer for hose replacement.
3. The following components must also be checked on a regular basis for wear and tear and may
be replaced by the user as required:
• Inhalation disk
• Inhalation valve fl ap
• Patient port
• Exhalation valve fl ap
NOTE: Follow the instructions in Section 7 to change the Inhalation disc, Inhalation fl ap, patient
port and exhalation valve fl ap.
Observe the oxygen cleanliness warnings given in Section 4 when changing the cylinder seal.
All labels on the EASE II must be kept in good, legible condition by the owner and the user during
the entire product life time, replace as necessary.
All spare components must be kept in their original packaging to maintain batch / suppliers
identity. All spare components must be stored in a dry, dark and clean environment by the
owner/user.
Use only original GCE components!
8.2. ANNUAL INSPECTION
EASE II must be inspected annually. No special tools or test equipment are required for the
annual inspection. The annual inspection may be carried out by the user or an approved GCE
repairer. Records of the annual inspection must be made and held for the life of the product.
See Chapter 8.3. for the annual inspection procedure and section 14 for an example of annual
inspection record sheet.
If components other than those listed in section 8.1 require replacing, the Demand Valve
complete with hose assembly must be returned to an approved GCE repairer for the work to be
carried out, as special tools and test equipment are required.
GCE approved repairers are trained by GCE to carry out servicing in accordance with the GCE
Service Manual.
A Service Manual with service and test equipment is available from GCE, s.r.o.
GCE, s.r.o.
Zizkova 381
583 01 Chotebor
Tel: +420 569 661 111
Fax: +420 569 661 602
http://www.gcegroup.com
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