Maintenance; Cleaning The System - EDAN Acclarix AX4 User Manual

Acclarix AX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual

Maintenance

Strip-shape or snowflake-shape
disturbance occurs on the display
2
screen.
Image is not displayed clearly on
3
the screen.
Image window is dark.
4
The button is unresponsive
5
12.3 Maintenance
The system should be maintained regularly, at least annually, by a qualified technician who has
adequate training, knowledge and experience. That person should be familiar with the Service
Manual (P/N 01.54.002483), available from your Edan representative.

12.4 Cleaning the System

Use only the EDAN-approved substances and methods listed in this chapter to clean the system.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by using unapproved substances or methods.
Edan Instruments has validated the cleaning and disinfection instructions included in this User
Manual. It is the responsibility of the healthcare professional to ensure that the instructions are
followed so as to ensure adequate cleaning and disinfection.
General Points:
Keep your monitor, cables and accessories free of dust and dirt. To prevent the device from
damage, please follow the procedure:
 Use only recommended cleaning substances and disinfectants listed in this manual. Others
may cause damage (not covered by warranty), reduce product lifetime or cause safety
hazards.
 Always dilute according to the manufacturer's instructions.
 Unless otherwise specified, do not immerse any part of the equipment or any accessories in
liquid.
 Do not pour liquid onto the system.
 Do not allow liquid to enter the case.
 Never use abrasive material (such as steel wool or silver polish).
1.
Inspect the power supply.
2.
Check whether it is disturbed by the ignition action
of any other device.
3.
Check the disturbance of electric or magnetic field
in the surrounding environment.
4.
Check whether the plug and socket of power supply
and transducer are properly connected.
1.
Adjust overall gain (Gain).
2.
Adjust eight TGC slide controls.
3.
Adjust focus (the number and the position).
1.
Adjust the brightness and slide the TGC controls on
the touch screen.
2.
Check whether the transducer is connected
correctly.
1.
Check the control panel to see whether the button
is blocked and press it several times to release it.
2.
Clean the button
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