Ohmeda 3000 - Important Information and Procedures; Repair Policy and Procedure; Technical Competence

Important
The information contained in this service manual
pertains only to those models of products which are
marketed by Ohmeda as of the effective date of this
manual or the latest revision thereof. This manual
‘was prepared for exclusive use by Ohmeda service
personnel in light of their training and experience
and the availability to them of proper tcols and test
equipment. Consequently, Ohmeda provides this
manual to its customers purely as a business con-
venience and for the customer's general information
only without warranty of the results with respect to
any application of such information. Furthermore,
because of the wide variety of circumstances under
which maintenance and repair activities may be per-
formed and the unique nature of each individuals
own experience, capacity, and qualifications, the
fact that customer has received said information
from Ohmeda does not imply in any way that
Ohmeda deems said individual to be qualified to
perform any such maintenance or repair service.
Moreover, it should not be assumed that every ac-
ceptable test and safety procedure or method, pre-
caution, tool, equipment or device is referred to
within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances
may not warrant or suggest different or additional
procedures or requirements.
This manual is subject to periodic review and cus-
tomers are cautioned to obtain and consult the
latest revision thereof and suggestions are invited
from our customers for consideration by Ohmeda
with these periodic reviews.
WARNING: After completing a repair of the Infant
Warmer System the appropriate calibration proce-
dure must be performed to make sure the Infant
Warmer System is in proper operating condition.
In addition a final electrical safety check and leak-
age current test must be performed. Record the in-
formation for future reference.
WARNING: After completing any portion of the
calibration and adjustments procedure for the In-
fant Warmer System the checkout procedure must
be performed to make sure the Infant Warmer
System is in proper operating condition. In addi-
tion a final electrical safety check and leakage cur-
rent test must be performed. Record the informa-
tion for future reference.
CAUTION: Servicing of this product in accordance
with this service manual should never be underta-
ken in the absence of proper tools, test equipment
and the most recent revision of this service man-
ual which is clearly and thoroughly understood.
This static control precaution symbol appears
throughout this manual. When this symbol ap-
pears next to a procedure in this manual, static
control precautions must be observed. Use the
static control work station (Part No. 0175-2311-
000) to help ensure that static charges are
safely conducted to ground and not through sta-
tic sensitive devices.
This document is not to be reproduced in any man-
ner, nor are the contents herein to be disclosed to
anyone, without the express authorization of the
Ohmeda Product Service Department, Madison, Wis-
consin.
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Repair Policy and Procedure
Note: Service must be performed by a “Technically
Competent” individual.
Do not use malfunctioning equipment. Make all nec-
essary repairs, or have the equipment serviced by
an Authorized Ohmeda Service Representative.
After repair test the equipment to ensure that it is
functioning properly, in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's published specifications.
To ensure full reliability, have all repairs and service
done by an authorized Ohmeda Service Representa-
tive. If this cannot be done, replacement and
maintenance of those parts listed in this manual
may be undertaken by a competent, trained indi-
vidual having experience in the repair of this type of
equipment.
CAUTION: No repair should ever be undertaken or
attempted by anyone not having such qualifica-
tions.
Replace damaged parts with components manufac-
tured or sold by Ohmeda. Then test the unit to as-
certain that it complies with the manufacturer's
published specifications.
Contact the nearest Ohmeda service office for ser-
vice assistance. If you send the unit to the Ohmeda
Service Center, package it securely in the original
shipping container, if possible, and ship it prepaid.
Enclose a letter with the unit describing in detail
any difficulties experienced and the repairs felt nec-
essary. In all cases, other than where Ohmeda's
warranty is applicable, repairs will be made at
Ohmeda's current list price for the replacement
part(s) plus a reasonable labor charge.
CAUTION: Detailed drawings and procedures for
more extensive repairs are included herein solely
for the convenience of users having proper knowl-
edge, tools, and test equipment, and for service
representatives specially trained by Ohmeda.
Technical Competence
The procedures described in this service manual
should be performed by trained and authorized per-
sonnel only. Maintenance should only be underta-
ken by competent individuals who have a general
knowledge of and experience with devices of this
nature.
Genuine replacement parts manufactured or sold by
Ohmeda must be used for all repairs.
Read completely through each step in every proce-
dure before starting the procedure; any exceptions
may result in a failure to properly and safely com-
plete the attempted procedure.
Copyright 1986 by Ohmeda, Ohmeda Drive, Madi-
son, Wisconsin 53707-7550.