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6 Cleaning, Disinfection and Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning
Turn off the ECG and remove the patient cable. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
if main supply applied.
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Cleaning the main unit and patient cable
Wipe the exterior of the main unit and patient cable with a damp cloth using mild (non-caustic
neutral) detergent diluted in water. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
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Cleaning the electrodes
Remove the residual gel from the electrodes with a clean soft cloth first. Take off the clip and
suction ball from electrodes connectors. Immerse them soap water (less than 35 Celsius) to remove
the gel, then use clean water to wash again, air dry or use a clean cloth to dry.
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Cleaning the printing head
Dirty thermal printing head can deteriorate the record result. Clean the printing head at least one
time monthly.
Open the recorder cabinet and take out recording paper when the ECG is power off. Wipe the
printing head gently with a clean soft cloth damped in 75% alcohol. Do not use hard objects to
scratch the printing head. Otherwise the printing head will be damaged. Load the recording paper
and close the cover when all traces of alcohol are evaporated.
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Cleaning the silicon glue
alloy Shaft
Silicon glue alloy Shaft should be flat, smooth and free-of-dirt. Otherwise the ECG records will be
influenced. Wipe the shaft with damped soft cloth. Close the cover when it is air dried.
Prevent the liquid from leaking into the main unit while cleaning
Do not clean the unit and accessories with hard materials and avoid scratching the
electrodes.
6.2 Disinfection
It is recommended that disinfection should be only performed under the regulation of
medical situations or under other proper situations; Disinfecting equipment must be disinfected
before cleaning the ECG machine. Do not use high-temperature, high-pressure steam, ionizing
radiation methods for disinfection.
