Mindray PM-9000, Operation Manual

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TEMP Monitoring
14-6
14.4 Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING
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Before cleaning the monitor or the probe, make sure the equipment is
turned off and disconnected from AC power.
Reusable Temperature Probes
„ The temperature probe should not be heated to a temperature over 100 ℃ (212
℉ ). It is only able to bear the temperature between 80 and 100 ℃ (176 to 212
℉ ) for a short time.
„ The probe must not be disinfected in steam.
„ Only detergents containing alcohol can be used for disinfection.
„ The rectal probes should be used, if possible, in conjunction with a protective
rubber cover.
„ To clean the probe, hold the tip with one hand and with the other hand rub the
probe down in the direction of the connector using a moist lint-free cloth.
NOTE
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Disposable temperature probes must not be re-sterilized or reused.
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Disposable temperature probes must be recycled or disposed of
properly.