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Cleaning
1.
The Smokerlyzer® products are moulded with SteriTouch® technology for optimum infection
control and bacterial efficacy. However Bedfont® recommends wiping the instrument and D-
piece™ external surfaces with a product specifically developed for this purpose. Bedfont®
provides instrument cleaning wipes. The D-piece™ cannot be sterilised.
2.
NEVER use alcohol or cleaning agents containing alcohol or other organic solvents as long
term exposure to these vapours will damage the CO sensor inside.
3.
Under no circumstances should the instrument be immersed in liquid or splashed with
liquid.
Routine maintenance
1.
Replace batteries when indicated by the empty symbol
.
2.
Bedfont® recommend removal of the batteries when the device is not used for prolonged
periods of time to prevent leakage.
3.
Replace breath sampling D-piece™ every 30 days or if visibly soiled or contaminated. The
piCO™, piCO
baby
™ and
Micro
+
™ Smokerlyzer® products will give a reminder during start-up
when the D-piece™ should be replaced, see ‘change D-piece™’ symbol.
4.
The sensor should be replaced every 5 years, 60 days prior to the sensor change ‘countdown
to sensor change’ symbol will be shown with the date on which the sensor should be
changed. This can be ignored by pressing
until the date at which the sensor should be
changed arrives, at this point the ‘change sensor’ symbol will be shown. Change sensor if
trained to by an approved Bedfont® engineer or send to Bedfont® or the local
representative.
5.
Additional technical information can be made available on request; please contact Bedfont®
or its distributor.
Troubleshooting
The unit fails to turn on:
If the unit fails to turn on properly, check if the low
or
empty battery symbols are
shown or replace the batteries. Ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way around,
matching the symbols moulded into the plastic.
High readings recorded for reported non-smoker:
If a breath test on a non-smoker gives an indication of CO being present, it may indicate the
following:
1.
A high ambient level of CO (possibly due to a faulty combustion appliance or exhaust fumes).
2.
The effects of passive smoking.
3.
The device is contaminated by alcohol or another organic substance.
