sidhil Artemis - Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Approved Parts and Servicing Schedule; Periodic Maintenance Checks

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Warning
• Always disconnect the control unit from the main power supply
prior to performing any maintenance procedures (when viable).
• No modification of this equipment is allowed.
• The mattress system should be vacated by the patient before any
maintenance or inspection takes place. If this is not possible due to
the patient’s mobility care should be taken for the service engineer
not to make contact with the patient when working on electrical
items.
• Only Sidhil approved components specified for the Artemis
dynamic system are to be used - if in doubt contact Sidhil Ltd or
your local distributor.
Only authorised service personnel or Sidhil service engineers should carry out repairs or
service activities. For Service & Support outside of the UK & Northern Ireland please contact
the local distribution company from where this equipment was purchased. Failure to do so
may result in the product warranty becoming void. The mattress system must be serviced
once yearly, as a minimum. Sidhil also recommends that the carer performs frequent visual
and operational inspections. If there are any signs of damage or the system is not performing as
it should withdraw it from service until the system has been repaired and is fit for use again.
Sidhil Ltd recommends that the following maintenance procedure is performed every 12
months:
• Check that the air filter is in good condition and replace or clean as required.
• Check that all electrical functions operate correctly on the control unit.
• Check that all audible and visual indicators work appropriately (when plugged in and
unplugged from mains supply).
• Check that the battery is still functional and operates in the event of a power loss.
• Check that the mattress reaches the required pressures.
• Check the CPR connection on the mattress.
• Check the cover for tears, punctures, abrasion marks and split seams.
• Check for signs of signs of fluid ingress to the underside of the cover.
• Check that all piping and cells within the mattress are in good condition and that there is
no kinking evident.
• Check the control unit housing is not cracked or damaged, if damaged the control unit
must be removed from operation immediately.
• Check that the mains cable and plug are in good condition, if either is damaged it must be
replaced with a complete assembly, the plug must never be re-wired.
For more detailed service information, spare parts, circuit diagrams etc. please refer to the
service manual. Copies are available from Sidhil Ltd. Contact details can be found in section 2.
12. MAINTENANCE