20
Ground continuity
The H-1000 must be tested according to IEC 601-1 clause 18. A steel stud is positioned
on the back of the unit for ground continuity testing. Units not meeting this standard
should be returned to Smiths Medical or an authorized distributor of Smiths Medical for
service.
Dielectric strength
The H-1000 must be tested according to IEC 601-1 clause 20. Units not meeting this
standard should be returned to Smiths Medical or an authorized distributor of Smiths
Medical for service.
Maintenance
CAUTION:
Periodic maintenance and testing should be performed by a bio-medical
engineer or trained personnel.
NOTE:
Refer to Maintenance and Testing Log section of this manual for maintenance and
safety testing frequencies and intervals.
EVERY USE:
1. CLEAN EXTERIOR
Clean the entire H-1000, or H-1025 with a spray of warm soapy water solution or a
commercial non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth after every use. Cold sterilizing
solutions may be used, but strong chemical concentrations may discolor some of the
plastics on the device. Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasives.
NOTE:
The H-2 pressure chambers can be partially disassembled for cleaning if needed.
a. To remove the door, open the door and push the door up to compress the spring and
lift bottom end of door out of he slot.
b. To remove the latching hinge, open the latch and pop out of the slot.
c. To remove the air bladder, pull top of bladder away from housing. The bladder is
attached with velcro. Disconnect the pneumatic fittings attached to the bladder valves. To
disconnect the fittings depress the ring closest to the bladder. The bladder is now
disconnected from the housing. Ensure the fitting and attached air lines remain
accessible.
d. To reassemble latch, place the latch evenly into the slot, then pop latch into place.
e. To reassemble door, slide hinge pin at top of door into the hole until spring is fully
compressed. Next, slide bottom hinge pin of door into the hole of channel.
f. To replace the air bladder, press the large bladder valve into the 1/2" straight union
pneumatic fitting, and the tubing attached to the small bladder valve, into the 1/4" straight
union pneumatic fitting. Tuck the fittings inside of the enclosure. Align bladder with the
pressure chamber depression and press to engage the mating velcro strips.
