Maintenance - Bedfont GastroCH4ECK Gastrolyzer User Manual

NOTE: This will lose the reading; please ensure the results have been downloaded to GastroCHART™ or have been
recorded manually.
Remove the mouthpiece and sample line between tests to purge sensors with fresh air.

Maintenance

Routine maintenance
WARNING: Do not open the GastroCH
NOTE: Servicing should only be carried out by a Bedfont® trained representative.
1. Mouthpieces should be replaced after every patient.
2. Hands should be washed regularly in accordance with infection control practice.
CAUTION: Do not use hand sanitising products containing alcohol as this may damage the
sensors.
3. The GastroCH
4. Only use accessories approved by Bedfont®.
CAUTION: Please do not attempt to modify the equipment in any way or use accessories
not specified by the manufacturer. Any attempt to do so, will invalidate the warranty and
may cause product failure or damage to your GastroCH₄ECK® Gastrolyzer® monitor. The
product warranty does not cover product failure or damage resulting from use with non-
approved accessories.
5. The device must be calibrated once every 4 weeks. See the 'Calibration' section of this
manual for instructions.
6. The monitor will provide daily reminders via the reminder screen after turning on the
GastroCH₄ECK® Gastrolyzer® for 1 month leading up to the sensor change due date. Once
this date has elapsed the date will turn red to indicate that sensor replacement is overdue:
a. The H
b. The O
c. The CH
CAUTION: Sensor use beyond the specified component lifetime without servicing may
compromise result accuracy.
NOTE: Bedfont® recommends an annual service in order to check sensor and component
parts performance.
ECK® Gastrolyzer®, this could result in bodily harm.
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ECK® should be switched off once every 24 hours.
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sensor should be replaced every 2 years.
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sensor should be replaced every 2 years.
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sensor should be replaced every 5 years.
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