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GENERAL CARE
Precautions
Turn off the device before inspecting or cleaning.
Do not immerse the device in water.
Do not use organic solvents, ammonia-based solutions, or abrasive cleaning agents which may damage
equipment surfaces.
Inspection
Inspect your equipment daily prior to operation. If you notice anything that requires repair, contact an authorized
service person to make the repairs.
Verify that all cords and connectors are securely seated.
Check the case and chassis for any visible damage.
Inspect cords and connectors for any visible damage.
Inspect keys and controls for proper function and appearance.
Cleaning Lead Wires and Cables, Patient Acquisition
Device and Electrocardiograph
1.
Remove cables and lead wires from device before cleaning. Disconnect the power source.
2.
For general cleaning of device, display, cables and lead wires, use a soft, lint-free cloth lightly
moistened with a mild soap and water solution. Wipe and air dry.
3.
For disinfecting the device, wipe exterior with a soft, lint-free cloth using a solution of Sodium
Hypochlorite (10% household bleach and water solution) minimum 1:500 dilution (minimum 100 ppm
free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution, or a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
4.
For disinfecting the cables and lead wires, wipe exterior with a soft, lint-free cloth using the same
solutions as for the device, or use highly concentrated (> 70%) isopropanol or ethanol.
5.
Use caution with excess liquid as contact with metal parts may cause corrosion.
6.
Do not immerse cable ends or lead wires; immersion can cause metal corrosion.
7.
Do not use excessive drying techniques such as forced heat.
WARNING: Prevent liquid from penetrating the device and do not attempt to clean/disinfect
the device or patient cables by submerging into a liquid, autoclaving, or steam cleaning. Never expose
cables to strong ultra-violet radiation. Do not sterilize the device or ECG lead wires with Ethylene
Oxide (EtO) gas.
WARNING: Use of unspecified cleaning/disinfecting agents or failure to follow recommended
procedures could result in increased risk of harm to users, patients and bystanders, or damage to the
device.
NOTE: Welch Allyn does not endorse any specific off-the-shelf wipes or liquids. However, products that
only contain the disinfecting agents mentioned above are likely to be compatible with the device. Some
products contain a mixture of agents and may have a detrimental effect if used intensively and frequently.
Check the Material Safety Data Sheet of the product used for the list of ingredients.
Disposal
This product and its accessories must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted municipal waste. For more specific disposal information see www.welchallyn.com/weee.
