Chapter 10: Operator’s Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Veterinary 3 Parameter Advisor
®
Operation Manual
10-1
SurgiVet
®
products have been designed to operate continuously for long periods without maintenance.
However, in order to ensure a continued high level of performance and safety of operation, you must observe
the routine maintenance information in this section.
Perform on-site routine maintenance daily; a summarized schedule and full details are contained in this section.
The Advisor
®
Vital Signs Monitor Service Manual (Smiths Medical PM, Inc. part number V1887R) also contains
the circuit diagrams, parts lists, and descriptions required for carrying out repairs and disposing of batteries. The
Service Manual is available on request from Smiths Medical PM, Inc. or your local agent.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Monitor surfaces
Clean and/or disinfect
As required (See page 10-1 for
instructions)
ECG cables
Clean and/or disinfect
Inspect for signs of damage or
deterioration; replace as required
Daily
ECG electrodes
Clean and/or disinfect
When attaching a new patient
SpO
2
sensor
Clean and/or disinfect
When attaching a new patient (see
page 8-4 for information)
NIBP cuff and hose
Clean and/or disinfect
Inspect for signs of damage or
deterioration; replace as required
When attaching a new patient (See
page 9-9 for instructions)
Daily
CAUTION! Follow local governing ordinances and recycling instructions regarding disposal and recycling
of device components.
Cleaning the Monitor’s Surfaces
WARNING! Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse the monitor in liquid.
CAUTION! Do not allow water or any other liquid to be spilled onto the monitor. Unplug the AC power
cord from the monitor before cleaning or disinfecting.
CAUTION! Where the equipment has accidentally gotten wet, it should be wiped dry externally and
allowed to dry thoroughly before use.
NOTE! Use only a soft cotton cloth, or a cloth specifically designed for cleaning LCD displays, to clean the
monitor’s screen. Do not clean the screen with tissues, paper towels, or any other paper-based
wipe. Paper-based wipes can scratch the screen.
NOTE! Do not clean the screen with isopropyl alcohol or glutaraldehyde. These liquids can scratch the
screen. Use only water or a mild soap solution to clean the screen.
Clean the surfaces of the monitor with a soft cloth moistened in water or a mild soap solution. If disinfecting is
necessary, wipe the surfaces of the monitor (but not the screen) with isopropyl alcohol or glutaraldehyde. Then
wipe the surfaces with a soft, water-moistened cloth.
Chapter 10: Operator’s Maintenance and Troubleshooting