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Maintenance of HeartScreen 80G-L1 device
3.
3.1.
Regular and periodical maintenance
HeartScreen80G-L1 device requires little maintenance, number of moving parts, thus the
chance for any breakdown is minimal.
You should continuously make sure that the device and its accessories are clean and
undamaged. After use, gel and other stuck materials should be removed from the electrodes.
The undamaged status of electrode cables should be checked regularly (cable isolation,
breaking).
Battery status should be monitored, if the device indicates that the battery is discharged, it has
to be connected to the mains for charging.
After several years of use, battery capacity might become so low, that it is no longer able to
ensure the operation conditions specified in the technical details.
In such case the device gives a warning, battery replacement must be done. Battery
replacement should only be performed by a professional.
Periodically (in 1-2 years) the essential parameters of the electrocardiograph should be
checked, and if necessary, calibration should be done. Calibration should only be performed
by a professional service person with the adequate qualifications.
Battery pack of the device must be replaced in about every 3 years.
The accidental or meaningless pushing of controls cannot cause any failure.
Do not apply any instrument, too hard, sharp or pointed for handling of the touch-screen
LCD, in order to avoid failure of the touch-screen display.
Expected lifetime of the device is 8 years.
3.2.
Cleaning, disinfection
Formaldehyde solution can be used to clean, disinfect the device. Use wet cloth with
detergent to clean the device, then disinfect it with formaldehyde solution by making an even,
continuous liquid layer on the device surface and let it get dried. During cleaning make sure
that no liquid should get inside the device and into the paper bin. Use alcohol or
formaldehyde solution to clean the electrodes. Formaldehyde is a skin and mucous membrane
irritating, bad smelling liquid, so cleaning should be performed by rubber gloves and the room
should be well ventilated afterwards.
To make the formaldehyde solution: for 1000cm3 dilute 50cm3 35-40% formaldehyde
solution in distilled water.
3.3.
Battery related tasks
Before the first use, the battery of the device should be charged. For this, connect the charging
adapter to the device and the mains. Regarding the connection, please mind the warnings
described in Section no. 1.
Charging status of the battery is indicated by a green LED on the front panel of the device.
Battery of the device can be charged continuously, this cannot cause any fault. However it is
recommended to interrupt charging for the night, or if the device is left unattended, disconnect
the adapter from the mains.
For further information regarding the battery consult Section no. 4.1.
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