Fluke Biomedical VT Plus HF - Manual (Page 123)

Maintenance, Service, and Calibration
Service and Calibration
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Service and Calibration
The Analyzer should be calibrated annually to maintain accurate measurements. If the
Analyzer fails to operate successfully or if it needs calibration, return it to the Fluke
Biomedical Service Center, as indicated under Warranty and Product Support. As part of
this service, hardware and software updates are automatically installed.
Product upgrades are also available for an additional fee. The available upgrade for the
Analyzer includes the RT-200 mode (a user interactive mode) and HFOV mode
(performance evaluation for high frequency ventilators).
W Caution
To avoid damage to the Analyzer or adverse affects on its
performance, a dhere to the following:
• Service of the Analyzer, other than replacement of minor
components such as the fuse and O
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sensor, service
should be done only by qualified service personnel.
• Internal flow port filters for protecting the flow sensors are
only to be changed by qualified service personnel.
• Use high/low-flow protective caps when transporting to
keep foreign debris from entering high/low-flow ports.
• Calibration of the tester should be left to qualified Fluke
Biomedical Service personnel to ensure that the Analyzer
remains under warranty.
Packing
If repairs or calibration are required, return the Analyzer to the factory or the nearest
service center.
1. Before returning the Analyzer for factory service, contact Fluke Biomedical Service
Center for a required Return Authorization Number.
2. Provide the following information:
3. The Analyzer serial number
4. The specific steps that reproduce your problem
5. A daytime phone number
6. Your name / company
7. A fax number (if available)
8. Pack the instrument carefully, using the original shipping container and packing
materials supplied by Fluke Biomedical. If the original packing materials are not
available, refer to Return Procedures for a list of preferred materials or contact Fluke
Biomedical for replacement packing.
Note
Failure to pack the instrument properly could void the warranty.