12. Maintenance
This chapter provides information and instructions for storing, transporting, cleaning, and disinfecting the probe.
Maintaining the Probe
Storing and Transport:
CAUTIONS!
• Avoid storing the probe where the probe or its cable could be easily damaged.
• Avoid transporting the probe unless it is well supported and secured. Secure the cable tightly to
the probe when transporting it or carrying it. Avoid swinging the probe or supporting the probe
solely from its cable.
The probe should be stored in clean, dry, and moderate temperature conditions.
Follow these steps for daily storage and transport:
• When storing the probe, wrap the cable around the probe so that there is some slack at the bottom of the probe.
Figure 4, “Wrapping the Cable” [33]
for reference.
• Avoid placing or storing in areas of excessive hot or cold temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Avoid placing or storing with other equipment or objects that may inadvertently damage the probe, particularly the
face.
• Avoid contamination by:
• Following the cleaning and disinfecting instructions.
• Making sure the equipment is dry.
• Carefully handling the probe to prevent damaging the equipment.
Figure 4. Wrapping the Cable
Maintenance
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