Periodic Safety Checks; Cleaning; Battery Maintenance - Schiller Argus VCM Gebrauchsanweisung

Maintenance

Periodic Safety Checks

It is recommended that the following checks be performed every 24 months.
Inspect the equipment for mechanical and functional damage.
Inspect the safety relevant labels for legibility.

Cleaning

For surface-cleaning, follow your institution's procedures or:
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commercial or nonabrasive cleaner, and lightly wiping the top, bottom, and front
surfaces of the monitor lightly.
For sensors and probes follow cleaning, disinfecting and/or sterilizing instructions in the
directions for use shipped with those components.
Never allow any liquid substance to enter any monitor connector. If a connector does come
in contact with a liquid substance accidentally, clean and dry thoroughly before reuse. If in
doubt about monitor safety, refer the unit to qualified service personnel.

Battery maintenance

If
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To charge the battery, connect
Operation section.
Note: Storing
battery capacity. A full charge of a dead battery takes approximately 12 hours while
the monitor is turned off.
CAUTION: If ARGUS VCM is to be stored for a period of 2 months or longer, it is
recommended to notify service personnel to remove the battery from the monitor prior to
storage. Recharging the battery is strongly recommended when the battery has not been
recharged for 2 or more months.
CAUTION: If the battery shows any signs of damage, leakage, or cracking, it must be
replaced immediately, by a qualified service person, and only with a battery approved by
the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Discarded battery may explode during incineration. Follow local government
ordinances and recycle instructions regarding disposal or recycling of device components,
including batteries.
CAUTION: Recycle used batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in refuse containers.
80
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may be surface-cleaned by using a soft cloth dampened with either a
vital signs monitor has not been used 2 months, the battery will need charging.
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for a long period without charging the battery may degrade the
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Operator's Manual
to an AC power source as described in the Battery
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