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Recommendations for Maintenance Frequency
3-4 Maintaining the Monitor
Recommendations for Maintenance Frequency
The following table is the recommended maintenance schedule for your C3 monitor. The
maintenance checklist appears in the next section of this chapter. The checklist may be
photocopied and should be completed by the maintainer. It should be filed for future
reference. The owner of the equipment is responsible for the performance of the maintenance
activities with the schedule below.
Maintenance Frequency Procedure
Inspect the monitor, cables
and cords
Daily “Inspecting the Monitor”on page 3-6
and “Inspecting the Cables and
Cords”on page 3-6
Cleaning As needed “Cleaning”on page 3-7
Safety checks according to
IEC 60601-1
At least once every 2 years,
after any repairs, if the
monitor has been dropped
or as needed.
“Patient Safety Tests”on page 4-39
Functional testing
procedures
When functional defects in
the measurements are
suspected.
“Functionality Assurance”on page 4-3
Performance Assurance At least once every year, or
as needed (if you suspect
defects in the
measurements).
“Performance Assurance Test”on page
4-11
Replace backlight 20,000 hours (about 4
years) of continuous use, or
as needed.
“Replacing the Backlight Tube”on
page 7-9
NBP Maintenance Every year, or as needed, if
the monitor has been
opened, or you suspect
defects in the measurement.
“Preventative Maintenance Tests”on
page 4-14
Battery Maintenance Every two years “Battery Maintenance”on page 3-7
Battery Conditioning Approximately every 200
deep discharges.
“Conditioning a Battery”on page 3-10