Maintenance; Preventive Maintenance; Transducer Maintenance - Siemens ACUSON Cypress Operator's Manual

Maintenance, Care, and Service
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Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Basic and regular preventive maintenance can help prevent product failures.
Follow these practices:
Conduct periodic and thorough cleaning.
Avoid spilling liquids or gel onto the control panel or display screen.
Power down when not using the system.
Follow the guidelines when transporting the system (see "Transporting the
System" on page 1-12).
Provide good air flow around the system to allow proper cooling.
Insure that the fan is operating properly. Do not block the fan or vents.
Allow space for the transducer and external connectors so there is not a
forced bend on any of the cables.
Check the ECG cable for cuts or breaks. Replace the cable if there are prob-
lems. New cables can be ordered from Siemens.

Transducer Maintenance

Regularly check transducers for signs of wear or damage. Routinely inspect
your transducers for the following problems:
Cracks in case
Cracks on transducer face
Cuts or gouges on any part of the transducer, including transducer face,
case, cable, and connector
Buckling or bulging of the lens material on the transducer face
Damage to the transducer connector
WARNING Replace a transducer that shows any of the problems listed
above.
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