Cleaning
10-2
3800 Vital Signs Monitor Service Manual
Revised October 2004
Part
Recommended cleaning method
SureTemp
®
P L U S
Temperature Probe
Wipe the probe and cord regularly with a cloth dampened with
warm water and a mild detergent solution.
As needed, clean the probe and cord with a 70% isopropyl alcohol
solution, a 10% chlorine bleach solution or a nonstaining
disinfectant.
Do not immerse or soak the probe in any type of fluid.
Do not use steam, heat or gas sterilization of the probe.
Do not autoclave the probe.
SureTemp
®
P L U S
Temperature Probe Well
Remove the probe well from the unit. Unplug the latching probe
connector to prevent the
SureTemp
®
P L U S
system from
consuming power while the probe well is being cleaned.
Clean the inner and outer surfaces of the probe well by swabbing
them with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, a 70%
isopropyl alcohol solution, a 10% chlorine bleach solution or a
nonstaining disinfectant. Immerse the probe well in mild detergent
solution if necessary.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the probe well. Hard or
sharp objects can damage the probe well which could cause the
SureTemp
®
P L U S
system to fail.
Do not use steam, heat or gas sterilization on the probe well.
Do not autoclave the probe well.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces before reassembling the instrument.
Reconnect the latching probe connector to the thermometer.
Ensure that the connector snaps into position.
Reinstall the probe well in the monitor and snap the probe well
into position.
Insert the probe into the probe well.
