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Maintenance
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User guide
Cleaning the casing and cables
10.2
CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2
10.2 Cleaning the casing and cables
Thoroughly inspect the device and the accessories before cleaning.
• Look for any signs of damage and make sure that the keys and connectors work
correctly.
• Gently bend and flex cables, inspecting them for damage or extreme wear, ex-
posed wires and bent connectors.
• Confirm that all connectors engage securely.
The casing of the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 and the cable assemblies can be cleaned with
a cloth slightly moistened (not wet) on the surface only. If necessary, a domestic non-
caustic cleaner or a 50 % alcohol solution can be used to remove grease stains and
finger prints. Wipe the equipment with a cloth slightly moistened (not wet) with one of
the approved cleaning solutions (see section
10.2.2
). Thoroughly wipe off any excess
cleaning solution. Do not let the cleaning solution run into or accumulate in connector
openings, switches, or gaps. If liquid gets into connectors, dry the area with warm air
and check that the device operates properly.
Switch the device off before cleaning and disconnect it from the mains by
removing the plug. Do not, under any circumstances, immerse the device in
cleaning liquid and do not sterilise it with hot water, steam or air.
Do not autoclave the unit or any accessories.
Do not immerse the device in liquid.
Do not spray liquid onto the device/cable.
The use of detergents with a high acid content or detergents that are otherwise
unsuitable can damage the device (i.e. cracks and wear of the plastic casing).
Always follow the usage instructions provided by the manufacturer of the cleaning
solution.
With time, the casing may become less resistant:
– if an alcaline cleaner or a cleaner with a high alcohol concentration is left for a
long time on the surface, or
– if a warm disinfectant or detergent is used. Schiller AG therefore recommends
using only cleaning agents that are adequate for sensitive materials such as
plastics, and using them at room temperature (approx. 20°C).
Never use any of the following solutions or similar products to clean the
equipment: ethyl alcohol, acetone, hexane, abrasive or scouring powder or
material, any cleaning material that damages plastic.
The patient cable and other cable assemblies must 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.
When cleaning, ensure that all labels and safety statements, whether etched,
printed or stuck to the device, remain in place and remain readable.