Page 1.30
SCHILLER AT-2plus 6-Channel ECG Unit
SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue d May 2002
Chapter 1
Operating Elements
Care & Maintenance (cont.)
Cleaning the Patient Cable
Align the leads in such a way as to prevent anyone stumbling over them or any damage caused
by the wheels of instrument trolleys.
The patient cable should not be exposed to excessive mechanical stress. Whenever disconnecting
the leads, hold the plugs and not the cables. Store the leads in such a way as to prevent anyone
stumbling over them or any damage being caused by the wheels of instrument trolleys.
The cable can be wiped with soapy water. Sterilization, if required, should be done with gas only
and not with steam. To disinfect, wipe the cable with hospital standard disinfectant.
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
If the printer is used a lot, a residue of printers ink ( from the grid on the paper) can build up on the
print head. This can cause the print quality to deteriorate. We recommend therefore that every
month the print head is cleansed with alcohol as follows:
Remove the paper tray. The thermal printhead is found under the paper tray release catch. With a
tissue dampened in alcohol, gently rub the printhead to remove the ink residue. If the printhead is
badly soiled, the colour of the paper grid ink (i.e. red or green) will show on the tissue.
