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Recommended Frequency
The testing checklist appears in the next section of this chapter. Perform the procedures as indicated in
the suggested testing timetable. These timetable recommendations do not supersede local
requirements.
Suggested Testing Timetable Frequency
Preventive Maintenance Tests
• NBP Calibration
• Sidestream CO
2
Calibration
• CO
2
pump / CO
2
scrubber replacement
Required
• Once a year, or as specified by local laws.
• Once a year or after 4,000 hours continuous
use and following any instrument repairs or
the replacement of any instrument parts.
• Once every three years or after 15 000
operating hours
Performance and Safety Tests
• Temperature Accuracy
• ECG/Resp Performance
• Invasive Pressure Performance
• SpO
2
Performance
• Mainstream CO
2
Performance
• EEG Performance
• C.O. Performance
• BIS Performance
• SvO2 Performance
• tcGas Performance
• VueLink Performance
• Nurse Call Relay Performance*
• ECG Sync Performance*
*Only when in use as part of hospital protocols
Recommended: Once every two years, or if
you suspect the measurement is incorrect
Safety Checks (in accordance with IEC 60601-
1)
• System Enclosure Leakage Current
• Protective Earth
• Patient Leakage Current
Recommended: Once every two years and after
repairs where the power supply is replaced or
the monitor has been damaged by impact.