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Regular Maintenance
96 Chapter 9 Preventive Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Regular Maintenance
This section details the periodic maintenance recommended for the fetal monitors and
accessories.
The tasks to be carried out are listed in Table 9-1
Mechanical
Inspection
To carry out a mechanical inspection of the monitor:
Make sure all exposed screws are tight.
Make sure that the combined interface module, if fitted, is firmly in place.
Check the external cables and housings for splits, cracks or signs of twisting. Replace
any cables that show serious damage.
Recorder
Maintenance
The recorder platen, thermal print head and paper sensing mechanism must be cleaned at
least once per year, or when needed (when traces become faint).
Clean the assemblies as follows:
Clean the recorder platen with a lint-free cloth using a soap/water solution.
Wipe the thermal array using a cotton swab moistened with 70% Isopropyl alcohol
based solution.
Check the paper sensing mechanism is dust free.
Batteries: Replace the batteries with two alkaline 1.5 Volt size N batteries
(recommended type: MN9100). For instructions on replacing batteries refer to page
137.
Table 9-1 Preventive Maintenance
Tasks and Tests
Replace the batteries (see page 137)
Carry out a mechanical inspection of the monitor
Check transducers, patient modules, cables, connectors and other
accessories for cracks and defects
Carry out the Quick Test as described on page 66
Carry out the Parameter Test as described on page 68