Smiths Medical 1850, Operation Manual

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Chapter 10: Maintenance
Oximeter Clinician’s Operation Manual 10-1
Chapter 10: Maintenance
Schedule of Maintenance
MAINTAIN THIS
ITEM:
HOW OFTEN: BY DOING THIS:
Battery
When BATT is flashing, or
after the monitor has
been used under bat-
tery power.
Monitors in storage or
not in use must be fully
charged at least every 5
months.
Follow the instructions
for charging the monitor.
Repositioning the sensor
At least once every 4
hours. Follow the instructions
for attaching the sensor.
Disinfecting the #3044
reusable sensor Before attaching the sen-
sor to the patient.
Follow the instructions
for attaching the #3044
reusable sensor.
Disinfecting the monitor
and the AC power sup-
ply
When necessary.
1. Disconnect the moni-
tor from the AC power
supply.
2. Disconnect the AC
power supply from the
wall outlet and from the
monitor.
3. Wipe the surfaces of
the monitor and the AC
power supply with a soft,
clean cloth dampened in
isopropyl alcohol. Use
only a cloth that is
dampened, not wet.
2
CAUTION! Do not
allow isopropyl alcohol
to enter any of the open-
ings on the monitor.