4-2
4.1.4 Recommended Frequency
Check/Maintenance Item Frequency
Visual inspection 1. When first installed or reinstalled.
Power-on test
1. When first installed or reinstalled.
2. Following any repairs or replacement of any main
unit parts.
SpO
2
test
1. If the user suspects that the measurement is
incorrect.
2. Following any repairs or replacement of relevant
module.
3. At least once every two years.
Note: At least once a year is recommended for NIBP
and CO
2
.
NIBP test
Pressure check
Leakage test
CO2 test
Performance test
Calibration
TEMP test
Infrared ear
thermometer
Exergen
TemporalScanner
thermometer
SmarTemp
TM
module
Nurse call function test
If the user suspects that the nurse call function does
not work well.
Electric Safety
Tests
Refer to Appendix A
Electrical Safety
Inspection.
1. Following any repair or replacement of power
module
2. After the monitor drops.
3. At least once every two years.
Touchscreen Calibration
1. When the touchscreen appears abnormal.
2. After the touchscreen is replaced.
Recorder check Following any repair or replacement of the recorder.
Battery check
Functional test
1. When first installed.
2. Whenever a battery is replaced.
Performance test
Once per year or if the battery run time reduced
significantly.
4.2 Visual Inspection
Perform an overall inspection on the appearance of the equipment. The test is passed if the
equipment has no obvious signs of damage. Follow these guidelines when inspecting the
equipment:
Carefully inspect the case, display screen, buttons, and knob for obvious signs of
damage.