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Chapter 5
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1
Maintenance
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the
pulse oximeter will not be used for an extended period of
time.
Replace the batteries if they are low on power.
Clean the pulse oximeter and the fingertip before every
use to ensure accurate reading.
Store the pulse oximeter between 14
F and 122
F (
–10
C
and +50
C) and at humidity levels no greater than 93%.
Periodically check the pulse oximeter for damage.
Do not use the pulse oximeter in an environment with
flammable gases and/or where the temperature or
humidity is excessively high or low.
