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Maintenance and Cleaning
Note: This product remains in the operating room and is not subject of normal maintenance cycle.
General Instructions
Only use chemicals that are tested and approved. It is necessary to strictly follow the manufacturer instructions
for use in matters of temperature, concentration and exposure time. Otherwise, you may encounter the
following problems:
• Damage like rust, cracks, breaks, premature aging or swelling.
• Do not use any chemicals that elicit a plastic crevice corrosion or embrittlement.
Manual Cleaning and Disinfection
Note: Risk of electric shock and fire!
• Prior to cleaning and surface disinfection, the unit should be turned OFF and disconnected from its power
source.
• Do not allow liquids to enter the interior of the unit.
Note: Risk of damage or destruction of the product during mechanical cleaning / disinfection!
• Clean / disinfect only by wiping the surface by hand.
• Do not spray into open outlets (e. g. USB socket, input and output video signals, electrical outlet).
• Never put into liquids nor rinse.
• Never sterilize the product.
Note: Risk of damage to the product when inappropriate cleaning/disinfecting agents are used!
• For cleaning use only approved detergents and disinfectants, follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Observe the information concerning concentration, temperature and exposure time.
• Remove any visible remnants by disinfectant wipe.
• Observe the contact time (1 min minimum).
• Allow airing of the product after disinfection (at least 1 min).
Maintenance Requirements
This unit does not require any maintenance other than periodic cleaning of the enclosure.
Cleaning Instructions
Prior to cleaning and surface disinfection, the unit should be turned OFF and disconnected from its power
source.
Cleaning
Thoroughly wipe all exterior surfaces with a lint-free cloth that has been dampened with an acceptable cleaning
agent. Acceptable cleaning materials are listed below. Remove residual detergent by wiping all exterior surfaces
with a lint-free cloth dampened with distilled water.
Disinfecting
Disinfect the unit by wiping all exterior surfaces with a lint-free cloth dampened with 80% Ethyl Alcohol. Allow
the unit to air dry.
Warning: Do not allow liquids to enter the interior of the unit, as severe damage to the unit can result.
Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or chemical cleaning cloths.
Acceptable Cleaning Materials
Vinegar (distilled white vinegar, 5% acidity)
Ammonia-based glass cleaner
Acceptable Disinfecting Material
Ethanol 80% by volume