Annual Maintenance; Replacing External Tubing; Disposal Procedures - CardioQuip MCH-1000 Operators & Service Manual

Annual Maintenance

The MCH shall receive a complete preventive maintenance service check by an authorized
CardioQuip service technician every 12 months. CardioCare annual preventive maintenance
service is available for purchase at www.cardioquip.com/cardiocare.
Exterior tubing from the hose kits must be replaced every 2 years regardless of condition.
Instructions for replacement can be found in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Replacing External Tubing

Hospital-approved qualified service personnel may replace external tubing.
To replace external tubing:

Disposal Procedures

Dispose of water drained from the MCH using a standard facility, floor, or greywater drain. Prior
to disposing of the MCH itself (via sale, transfer, recycling, etc.), the Quarterly Maintenance
Procedure should be performed and the MCH prepared for storage. Internal components of
the MCH and its modules may contain trace amounts of lead or other toxic substances. When
discarding the MCH or any of its modules, consult local regulations regarding the disposal of
used electronics and medical equipment.
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1. Unscrew the clamp securing the external tubing to the
connector's hose barb with a flathead screwdriver or 1/4" hex
drive.
2. Pull the tubing off of the connector.
3. Place the clamp over the edge of the new tubing before pushing
the new tubing onto the connector's hose barb.
4. Screw the clamp into place with a flathead screwdriver or 1/4" hex
drive to create a secure attachment. Repeat the same process
with the other end of the tubing.