Periodic Maintenance; Operator Tasks; Batteries Maintenance - Konica Minolta mKDR Xpress Operation

SECTION 7
7.1

OPERATOR TASKS

7.1.1

BATTERIES MAINTENANCE

OM-0481R1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

In order to assure continued safe performance of the equipment, a periodic
maintenance program must be established. It is the owner's responsibility to
supply or arrange for this service.
There are two levels of maintenance, the first consists of tasks which are
performed by the user/operator, and the second are those tasks to be
performed by qualified X-ray service personnel.
The first periodic maintenance service should be performed six (6) months after
installation, and the subsequent services at twelve (12) month intervals.
The manufacturer undertakes the responsibility to have available spare parts
for this equipment for at least ten (10) years from the date of manufacturing.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE TASKS
WHILE THE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IS IN USE WITH A
PATIENT.
If the unit has not been used or it has been stored for two
months, it should be energized to prevent deep discharge of
the batteries. A deep discharge will cause permanent damage
to the batteries.
Tasks for a proper maintenance of the batteries:
Recharge the batteries for at least 30 minutes at the beginning of the day
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before using the unit.
Recharge the batteries for at least 30 minutes at the end of the day after

using the unit.
Fully recharge the batteries when the unit is going to be disconnected for
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more than 3 weeks.
Fully recharge the batteries when the unit has been disconnected for

more than 3 weeks.
Keep the unit connected to the mains whenever possible to maintain the
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batteries at the floating maintenance level, this increases their lifetime.
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