Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 91)

Directions for Use Maintenance 87
Service interval recommendations
At the intervals recommended below, qualified biomedical service personnel should
service the Propaq CS monitor. Service information is described in Propaq CS Service
Manual (810-2708-XX).
Recycling monitor components
Within the European Union
Do not dispose of this product as ‘unsorted municipal waste’. Prepare it for reuse
or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and
Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee , or contact Welch
Allyn Customer Service.
Outside the European Union
When the monitor or the battery reaches end of life, recycle it locally according to
national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.
Recommended Interval
a
a. More frequent service may be needed in extreme environments (heat, cold, dust, etc.).
Service Action
Six months to two years Complete functional verification; see Propaq CS Service Manual
Inspect the monitor for mechanical and functional damage
Inspect safety labels for legibility
Inspect the side panel fuse for compliance to specified rating
Verify that visual and acoustic alarms are functioning properly
Test patient leakage current according to IEC 601-1/1988
Test patient leakage current with mains voltage on patient-applied parts according to
IEC 601-1/1988: limit 50
μA b
b. The leakage current should never exceed the 50µA limit. The data should be recorded in an equipment log. If the device is not
functioning properly or fails any of the above tests, do not attempt to repair the device. Please return the device to the manufacturer
or to your distributor for any required repairs.
Minimum every three years Check battery capacity
Note If the monitor or the battery is contaminated, this directive does not apply.