Responsibility Of The Manufacturer; Routine Maintenance And Periodic Safety Checks - Covidien Valleylab LS10 Service Manual

Responsibility of the Manufacturer

Responsibility of the Manufacturer
Covidien is responsible for the safety, reliability, and performance of the system only if all
of the following conditions have been met:
• Installation and set-up procedures in this manual are followed.
• Assembly, operation, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are carried out by
qualified personnel only.
• The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with local codes and
regulatory requirements, such as IEC and BSI.
• The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
For warranty information, refer to the Limited Warranty in this manual.

Routine Maintenance and Periodic Safety Checks

When should the system be checked or serviced?
Covidien recommends that at least once a year, qualified service personnel inspect the
system and conduct periodic safety checks (see page 3-4). This inspection should include
adjusting the system to factory specifications.
When should the power cord be checked or replaced?
Check the power cord before each use of the system or at the intervals recommended by
your institution. Check the power cord for exposed wires, cracks, frayed edges, or a
damaged connector. Replace damaged cords.
When should the fuses be replaced?
An internal component malfunction can damage the fuses. The system fuses may need
to be replaced if the system fails the self-test or if the system stops functioning, even
though it is receiving power from a wall outlet. Refer to Fuse 250 VAC 8A RoHS
Replacement on page 6-6 for instructions.
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