Cardioline HD+, User Manual

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HD+
8.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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Do not immerse the cable terminations. Immersion may result in metal corrosion.
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Do not dry excessively or use forced heat to dry.
ATTENTION: Avoid immersing the device in the liquid and do not apply a direct stream of liquid. Do not
autoclave or steam clean. Protect the leads against strong ultra-violet radiation. Do not sterilise the device or
the ECG lead cables with ethylene oxide gas (EO).
8.5. Cleaning the device
Clean the external surface of the device with a damp lint-free cloth, using a neutral detergent diluted with
water. Thoroughly dry with a clean cloth or paper napkin after washing.
ATTENTION: Improper cleaning products and operations may damage the device, render the terminals and
cables fragile, corrode the metal and invalidate the warranty. Use caution and adopt the correct procedures
when cleaning and checking the device.
8.6. Accessory cleaning
HD+ Safety Shell may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with a solution of water and
neutral soap. Clean and air dry.
For disinfection, clean with a soft lint-free cloth using a Sodium Hypochlorite solution (water and 10%
bleach): minimum dilution 1:500 (minimum 100 ppm of free chlorine) and maximum dilution 1:10 in
compliance with the APIC guidelines for the Selection and Use of Disinfectants.
HD+ Stress Belt may be washed by hand at 30°C with washing powder and air dried.
8.7. Regular maintenance
Periodically check the status of the patient cables and connectors when necessary and at least once a year
using an ECG simulator.
Check the overall functionality of the equipment when necessary or at least once every 2 years. It is
recommended to measure the leakage currents at least once every 2 years.
8.8. Operation check
After cleaning and checking the device, it is possible to verify the correct operation of the device using an
ECG simulator to acquire a standard 12-lead ECG of known amplitude. The tracing detected by the receiver
must be clear, uniform and consistent with the signal generated by the simulator.