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Cleaning
instructions
The VS15XAD VitalScreen continues to operate while being cleaned in
a fashion normal for a hospital environment. This means cleaning the
display with a damp, mild soapy cloth. Drip protection is provided in
accordance with IPX1 rating defined in the IEC/EN60529 standard.
The VitalScreen withstands nonabrasive cloths and cleaning solutions
used in hospital for like equipment. This cleaning typically includes
warm water and mild detergent for all surfaces or 70 percent isopropyl
alcohol for the touchscreen surface.
Possible cleaning solutions
•
70 percent isopropyl alcohol
•
1.6 percent aqueous ammonia
•
Cidex® (2.4 percent glutaraldehyde solution)
•
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) 10 percent
•
“Green soap” United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
•
0.5 percent Chlorhexidine in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
•
Ovation®
•
Formula 409®
•
Fantastic®
•
WexCide®
To clean the screen
1
Stand away from the display and dampen a clean nonabrasive
cloth with the cleaning solution.
2
Wipe the screen gently with the dampened cloth.
3
Dry the screen with a clean nonabrasive cloth to remove
any residue.
Do NOT spray liquid cleaners directly onto the screen.
Disposal
information
The VS15XAD VitalScreen display contains cold cathode fluorescent
lamps, which contain a maximum of 12 milligrams (3 milligrams per
lamp) of mercury. Follow local ordinances or regulations for its disposal.
