V1.0K3 PULSE OXIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Make sure that only specified accessories are applied.
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Inspect if the alarm system functions correctly.
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Make sure that the batteries meet the performance requirements.
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Make sure that the pulse oximeter is in good working condition.
In case of any damage or abnormity, do not use the pulse oximeter. Contact your
hospital’s biomedical engineers or your service personnel immediately.
Cleaning
Your equipment should be cleaned on a regular basis. If there is heavy pollution or lots of
dust and sand in your place, the equipment should be cleaned more frequently. Before
cleaning the equipment, consult your hospital’s regulations for cleaning the equipment.
Recommended cleaning agents are:
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Mild soap (diluted)
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Ammonia
(diluted)
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Sodium hypochlorite bleach (diluted)
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Hydrogen
peroxide
(3%)
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Ethanol
(70%)
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Isopropanol
(70%)
To clean your equipment, follow these rules:
1. Shut down the pulse oximeter and take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
2. Clean the display screen using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a glass cleaner.
3. Clean the exterior surface of the equipment using a soft cloth dampened with the
cleaner.
4. Wipe off all the cleaning solution with a dry cloth after cleaning if necessary.
5. Dry your equipment in a ventilated, cool place.
Disinfecting
The applied parts touching the patients’ body are required to be disinfected once after
each use. The recommended disinfectants include: ethanol 70%, isopropanol 70%,
glutaraldehyde-type 2% liquid disinfectants.
Disinfection may cause damage to the equipment and is therefore not recommended for
this pulse oximeter unless otherwise indicated in your hospital’s servicing schedule. Clean
the pulse oximeter before disinfecting it.
Caution:
Never use EtO or formaldehyde for disinfection.