ULTRATHERM 1008
8.3
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Safety inspections
The following safety inspections must be performed on this unit at 12-month
intervals. This must be done by persons who, based on training, knowledge or
practical experience, are capable of conducting the inspections correctly and
independently.
Refer to separate periodic safety check list for details.
The periodic safety check should contain at least the following items:
Visual inspection
Housing not deformed?
Power cable undamaged?
Electrode connection sockets undamaged?
Power switch OK?
Electrode cable undamaged?
Plate electrodes, Diplode, Monode undamaged (no fissures or brittle
material)?
Rubber capacitor electrodes undamaged (no thin areas or holes)?
Functional test
Correct function of indicators
Display of operating modes
Verify power output using a neon indicator
Electrical test (acc. to IEC 62353)
Leakage currents
Protective conductor resistance
Isolation resistance
We recommend that the safety inspections be entered in a medical prod-
ucts log in order to document the results of the inspection!
If the unit is not safe for operation, then it must be repaired by the authorized
service personnel and the operators must be informed of the dangers posed
by the unit!
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