GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Printing ECG Reports
Storing Printouts
When imaged and stored properly, ECG tracings will resist fading for several years.
To ensure the tracing is imaged properly, the equipment must be maintained in
accordance with its service manuals and technical memoranda.
To ensure the tracing lasts for the paper's expected lifespan, observe the following
precautions when storing your printouts:
• Store in a cool, dark, and dry location.
Temperature must be < 80°F (27°C). Relative humidity must be < 65%.
• Avoid exposure to bright light or UV sources.
Sources of ultraviolet light include sunlight, fluorescent lights, halogen lights,
mercury vapor lamps, and germicidal lamps.
• Avoid contact with cleaning fluids and solvents.
Solvents to avoid include alcohols, ketones, esters, ether, and so forth.
• Store thermal paper separately in manilla folders or polyester or polyimide
protectors.
Plastic document protectors, envelopes, or sheet separators made of polystyrene,
polypropylene, or polyethylene will not degrade thermal traces in themselves.
However, these materials afford no protection against fading from external causes.
• Do NOT store thermal papers with any of the following:
• carbon and carbonless forms
• document protectors, envelopes, and sheet separators containing polyvinyl
chloride or other vinyl chlorides
• non-thermal chart papers or any other products containing tributyl phosphate,
dibutyl phthalate, or any other organic solvents
NOTE:
Many medical and industrial charts contain these chemicals.
• Do NOT use mounting forms, pressure-sensitive tapes, or labels containing
solvent-based adhesives.
Use only mounting forms and pressure-sensitive tapes made with starch or
water-based adhesives.
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