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5.2 CLEANING
Technical Service Manual 5 - 11 LifeCare PCA
Recommended tools and materials for this procedure are cotton swabs and a brush. See
Table 5-3
for cleaning time intervals.
1. Using a cotton swab, clean any fluid spillage from around the injector flange
retainer.
2. Tilt the infuser forward.
3. Use a brush and moist swab to loosen/remove the debris from inside the switch
pin hole.
4. Using the wooden rod end of the cotton swab, carefully apply pressure on the
injector switch pin, attempting to move it in and out of the injector hole. Use the
rod end to scrape any remaining sticky material from the wall of the injector hole.
5. Use additional cotton swabs until all traces of the fluid/debris are gone. Wipe the
area dry after cleaning.
Note: Repeat steps 1 through 5 as needed. When the debris has been cleared, the
spring at the back of the switch pin will cause it to pop out. The pin will be
able to move freely in and out of the hole.
After successful cleaning, the CHECK INJECTOR alarm displays when there is no injector
present in the injector flange retainer.
Note: If this cleaning procedure was performed as a result of the infuser failing
the Stuck Injector Switch Pin Test in
Section 5.6.3
, the test must be
repeated after cleaning.
5.2.7
CLEANING THE POWER CORD STRAP
To clean the power cord strap:
1. Soak the power cord strap in cleaning fluid until the dried soil is softened.
2. Use a cloth or brush to dislodge soil if needed.
3. Wipe off excess cleaning fluid, and let the strap air dry.
5.2.8
CLEANING THE PATIENT PENDANT STRAP
To clean the patient pendant strap:
1. Soak the patient pendant strap in cleaning fluid until the dried soil is softened.
2. Use a cloth or brush to dislodge soil if needed.
3. Wipe off excess cleaning fluid, and let the strap air dry.
5.2.9
CLEANING INFUSER ACCESSORIES
To clean the infuser accessories:
1. Clean all accessories using the supplies and general cleaning instructions ( see
Section 5.2.4 ) .