MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Inspection
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[11] Maintenance and Inspection
In order to use the unit safely for a longer period, perform the maintenance inspections described below.
Medical institutions are responsible for performing the maintenance inspections.
They are allowed to entrust the maintenance inspections of the unit to an appropriate external
contractor.
Clean and disinfect the unit and its accessories before maintenance inspections, repairs, or
disposal
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Inspectionbeforeuse
Check the basic functional operation of each part of the unit every time before, during, and after use.
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Periodicalinspection
Inspections should be carried out approximately once a year. Contact your local Atom representative for
periodical inspection.
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PeriodicalReplacementParts
Some parts need to be replaced periodically depending on their period of use.
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Environmentalconditionsforinspection(guideline)
When operated with a new battery, fully charged, and after the internal temperature is stabilized at 36°C,
the unit can be used as follows:
For approx. 180 minutes with an ambient temperature of 15°C
For approx. 240 minutes with an ambient temperature of 20°C
For approx. 390 minutes with an ambient temperature of 25°C
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Inspection Checklist
Keep this Manual in a location that is readily accessible should any problems occur on the
unit.
If any problems are detected during any inspection, indicate on the unit that it is out of order,
arrange repairs without fail, and do not use the unit until it has been repaired. Contact your
local Atom representative for further information on repairs.
The inspection checklist before use is used to carry out an operation check before using the
unit. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the interior of the incubator, it does not contain any
items involving checking of temperature, or oxygen concentration control functions. If any
problems are detected in relation to any of the control functions during use, indicate on the unit
that it is out of order and do not use the unit until it has been repaired.