Maintenance and Storage 262
Preventive Maintenance
The following sections describe:
Routine Inspection and Maintenance Tasks ............................................................ 262
Alarm Testing ...................................................................................................... 263
Certification ........................................................................................................ 264
Routine Inspection and Maintenance Tasks
The following sections provide guidelines about inspecting and caring for the pump
before and after use.
Preliminary Inspection
Before using the Sapphire pump and its accessories, check the pump for signs of any
mechanical damage.
Post-use Procedures
The following equipment checks should be performed following each use of the pump,
and as required:
Take care not to drop the pump. If the pump is dropped or appears
to be damaged, cracked or dented, return it to your local
representative for inspection.
Do not use the pump if you identify anything which may indicate
impaired functioning of the system. In such a case, contact the
facility biomedical engineer or a Q Core approved service
technician.
Pump Component Action
Pump housing Check for cracks and dents.
Power cord Verify that the power cord is undamaged. Check the entire
length of the cord, and the plug.
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