Centron Technologies MS930A, Service Manual

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5-7. Cleaning Sealing Head
Sealing head area and the trigger lever can easily be stained by dust, spilled or
leaked blood or blood components. Frequent cleaning will offer users the best
long-term results. Never put sharp objects or metal objects on sealing head
electrodes, as they can easily be marred.
For proper cleaning, use a dry cloth or a cloth dampened with water. A mild detergent
may be used. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, solvent or any strong detergent.
Thoroughly dry sealing head area before applying power. If any sealing head is wet
when RF energy is applied, an arc may appear.
Follow the decontamination procedure of your facility when a blood spill occurs.
Avoid spraying liquids on the sealing heads. Refer to the procedures below:
(1) Turn off the power switch.
(2) Remove the protector screws and the head protectors.
(3) Clean sealing heads and trigger levers carefully as described above.
(4) Dry sealing heads thoroughly.
(5) Reassemble the protectors and protector screws.
(6) If you have used water, detergent or decontamination liquid, wait for a few
minutes to allow for thorough drying.
(7) Turn on the power switch and test the machine.