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CAUTION: Excessive rubbing of labels may cause them to become illegible.
DO NOT immerse the device or sensor into liquid decontamination agents.
DO NOT use strong solvent cleaners.
DO NOT allow cleaning liquids to contact the face of the sensor as this may
impair the readings of the sensor.
DO NOT Attempt to sterilize the device with steam, ethylene oxide or irradiation.
6.0 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 Maintenance
Prior to placing the MAXBlend2 into clinical use, follow the performance check
guidelines listed in section 3.
When using the MAXBlend2 with a medical grade compressed air source,
an air inlet watertrap/filter is recommended to be attached to the air inlet
of the MAXBlend2 prior to use. Contaminants from hospital air lines may
compromise the function of the MAXBlend2.
Elastomer components such as O-rings are designed to function satisfactorily for a
minimum of two years. Maxtec recommends that the MAXBlend2 be overhauled
and serviced at a minimum of every two years.
Repair of this equipment must be preformed by a Maxtec Certified Service
Technician experienced in repair of this device.
6.2 Replacing O
2
Sensor
1. Remove the sensor from the sensor monitor port.
2. Remove the sensor from the sensor cable.
3. Remove flow diverter from old sensor and thread it onto new sensor.
4. Install a new O
2
sensor, taking care not to use excessive force when
plugging and/or threading the locking shroud into the O
2
sensor.
5. Calibrate the sensor following the instructions for calibration listed in section 2.8.
6.3 Alarm Testing
Testing of alarms should be performed on a yearly basis.
To check the low alarm, adjust the low alarm setting to 23% or higher and
expose the sensor to room air (20.9%). The low alarm LED should flash with
the alarm sound.
To check the high alarm, adjust the low alarm setting to 17% or lower and
the high alarm setting to 18% and expose the sensor to room air (20.9%).
The high alarm LED should flash with the alarm sound. If one or both alarms
malfunction, contact Maxtec Certified Service Technician.