Philips V26CT, V24CT manual Cables, Leads, Failure and possible health hazards

Monitor Installation and Patient Safety

Maintenance Checks
Patient	Inspect the patient cables and leads and their strain reliefs for general
Cables and	condition. Examine cables carefully to detect breaks in the insulation
Leads	and to ensure that they are gripped securely in the connectors of each
	end to prevent rotation or other strain.
	To ensure operation of the Anesthetic Gas Module within specified
	limits:
	• calibrate the Anesthetic Gas Module at least once every 12
	months, or whenever the validity of the readings is in doubt.
	• check the ventilator fan in the Anesthetic Gas Module for proper
	operation every 6 months.
	All checks which require the instrument to be opened must be made by
	qualified hospital service personnel. Safety and maintenance checks can
	also be made by Philips personnel.
	Warning
	Failure on the part of the responsible individual hospital or
	institution employing the use of this equipment to implement a
	satisfactory maintenance schedule may cause undue equipment
	failure and possible health hazards.

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