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CHAPTER 7 Maintain and Repair
Use only the substances approved by us and methods listed in this chapter to clean
or disinfect your equipment. Warranty does not cover damage caused by unapproved
substances or methods.
We make no claims regarding the ef
fi
cacy of the listed chemicals or methods as a means
for controlling infection. For the method to control infection, consult your hospital’s Infection
Control Of
fi
cer or Epidemiologist. Keep your equipment and accessories free of dust and dirt.
To avoid damage to the equipment, follow these rules:
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Always dilute according to the manufacturer’s instructions or use lowest possible
concentration.
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Do not immerse any part of the equipment into liquid.
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Do not pour liquid onto the equipment or accessories.
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Do not allow liquid to enter the case.
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Never use abrasive materials (such as steel wool or silver polish), or erosive cleaners (such
as acetone or acetone-based cleaners).
7.1 Maintenance
7.2 Safety Checks
Caution:
If you spill liquid on the equipment or accessories, contact us or your service personnel.
Note:
To clean or disinfect reusable accessories, refer to the instructions delivered with the
accessories.
Before every use, or after your pulse oximeter has been used for 6 to 12 months, or whenever
your pulse oximeter is repaired or upgraded, a thorough inspection should be performed by
quali
fi
ed service personnel to ensure the reliability. Follow these guidelines when inspecting
the equipment:
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Make sure that the environment and power supply meet the requirements.
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Inspect the equipment and its accessories for mechanical damage.
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Make sure that only speci
fi
ed accessories are applied.
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Inspect if the alarm system functions correctly.
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Make sure that the batteries meet the performance requirements.
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Make sure that the pulse oximeter is in good working condition.
In case of any damage or abnormity, do not use the pulse oximeter. Contact your hospital’s
biomedical engineers or your service personnel immediately.
Cleaning
Your equipment should be cleaned on a regular basis. If there is heavy pollution or lots
of dust and sand in your place, the equipment should be cleaned more frequently. Before
cleaning the equipment, consult your hospital’s regulations for cleaning the equipment.
Recommended cleaning agents are:
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Mild soap (diluted)
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Ammonia (diluted)
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Sodium hypochlorite bleach (diluted)
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Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
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Ethanol (70%)
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Isopropanol (70%)
PULSE OXIMETER
