Frequency Of Maintenance; Electrostatic Discharge Protection - Siemens ACUSON Cypress Operator's Manual

Maintenance, Care, and Service
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Frequency of Maintenance

Table 58 provides a guide to the frequency of maintenance procedures. If you
use your system heavily it is advisable to increase the frequency. Safety-related
inspections should be conducted frequently.
Frequency of Maintenance
TABLE 58.
Area Frequency
Transducers
6 months
TEE Trans- Each use
ducers
Each use
Fans 4 months

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

System covers should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Any ser-
vice or maintenance operations must follow the necessary electrostatic dis-
charge precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage or deterioration of
sensitive electronic components. A full description of these safeguards is
beyond the scope of this manual but the following basic steps include:
Wear a properly grounded wrist grounding strap.
Do not work in a carpeted area.
When working on a sensitive area use a grounding mat.
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Check for cracks or bent pins.
Check steering mechanism, look and feel for
damage to tip and scope before each use.
Follow cleaning procedure before each use.
Check for air flow and proper operation. The
fan and vents are located:
On the right side of the Cypress system.
On the top of the Cypress system.