Mindray PM-9000, Operation Manual

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CO Monitoring
16-13
16.5 Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING
z
Before cleaning the transducer, make sure it is disconnected from the
monitor, or the monitor is powered off and disconnected from the AC
power.
CO Cable Cleaning
„
If the adhesive tape residue must be removed from the transducer cable, double
seal tape remover can be used because it is very effective. Careful use
minimizes the damage to the cable. Acetone, Alcohol, Ammonia, Chloroform,
or other strong solvents are not recommended because they are harmful to the
vinyl cabling.
„
Wet a sponge with the solution of warm water and soap, or other cleaning
solution. Use the sponge to clean the cable and then dry it. Do not immerse the
cable in water.
„ Check each cable for corrosion, cracks and deterioration.
Gas Disinfection
Gas disinfection ensures complete sterilization.
„ Remove obvious contamination using the cleaning procedure described above.
To inhibit the formation of ethylene glycol when ethylene oxide gas is used as
the disinfectant, the transducer should be completely dry.
„ Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the gas
disinfectant.
WARNING
z
Do not autoclave the cable or heat it above 75
℃
(167
℉
). The cable
should be stored in an environmental temperature between -20
℃
and 75
℃
(-68
℉
to 167
℉
). It should be hung up or laid flat to prevent damage
to the cable.