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7 Maintenance
Overview
This section provides the maintenance procedures to keep the EX3000 Anesthesia System in good
operating condition.
WARNING!
Safety
Some maintenance procedures may involve the use of hazardous materials and contact with biological
hazards. Always follow all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations and the material manufacturer's
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) recommendations including:
Personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, mask, eye protection)
Disposal of contaminated items (i.e., disposable breathing circuit components, cleaning cloths)
Disposal of hazardous materials (such as cleaning solutions and anesthetic agents)
Treatment of chemical injury to personnel
Material flammability
Annual Inspection
Vetland recommends that the EX3000 and all anesthesia equipment connected to it be inspected annually
for proper function by a Vetland certified technician. The inspection should be performed at the very
minimum on a regular schedule which assures proper operation of the equipment and safety for patient
and staff.
Machine Status
Unless otherwise specified, the EX3000 anesthesia system may be connected to power and gas supplies
during the performance of the maintenance procedures described in this manual. However, the power
switch should be in the OFF (0) position.
Record Keeping
A record of system service and maintenance should be kept. Such records should include service and
maintenance dates, part numbers of any replaced parts, dates when consumables are replenished, and
other pertinent data.
Parts and Materials
Refer to
Section 10 – Replacement Parts and Accessories
information.
Maintenance
CAUTION!
Only trained Vetland service technicians should perform maintenance or
servicing not included in this section.
for materials and parts replacement
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