Preventive Maintenance Guidelines
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• For the Smart-Vue CO
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end-point module, unplug the AC adapter
and make sure battery still activates the screen. If not, change the
battery.
• For wireless sirens, run test alarms on a regular basis (such as
before long vacations) and change the batteries yearly.
•Calibrate
• Your instruments must be calibrated in order to provide precise
measurements. Calibration corrects yearly sensor drift should
drift occur and enables you to benefit from reliable accuracy.
Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific technician or sales
representative to find out more about setting-up a calibration or
preventative maintenance contract for your Smart-Vue end-point
modules.
• Visually check cables, connectors, power adapters and holders
(Velcro, screws, and magnet)
• Check the status of all cables, particularly flat cables. There must
be no visible damage. Mounting systems must be secure and hold
end-point modules and sensors firmly.
• Database archive
• Perform a complete backup of your entire database on CD-ROM,
DVD, or external hard drive. If appropriate, check with your
information systems department to find out about your company’s
backup policy.
• UPS maintenance in compliance with manufacturer
recommendations
• Uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) must be maintained in
proper working order. UPS batteries must be changed at regular
intervals. Check the instructions provided with your UPS for
specific details for your products.
2.2.6Every 5 years • Change flat cables
• Flat cables should be changed every five years, even if they
appear intact on the outside. Cable wear may be hidden inside.