Nellcor OxiMax N-550, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Periodic Safety Checks
It is recommended that the following checks be performed every 24
months.
• Inspect the equipment for mechanical and functional damage.
• Inspect the safety - relevant labels for legibility.
Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not spray, pour, or spill any liquid on the N-550,
its accessories, connectors, switches, or openings in the chassis.
For surface - cleaning and disinfecting the monitor, follow your
institution's procedures or:
• The N - 550 may be surface - cleaned by using a soft cloth
dampened with either a commercial, nonabrasive cleaner or a
solution of 70% alcohol in water, and lightly wiping the
surfaces of the monitor.
• The N - 550 may be disinfected using a soft cloth saturated
with a solution of 10% chlorine bleach in tap water.
Before attempting to clean an SpO
2
sensor, read the directions for use
enclosed with the sensor. Each sensor model has cleaning instructions
specific to that sensor.