Welch Allyn CP 150, Service Manual

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Appendices
Decontamination and cleaning requirements
As a general safety precaution, the device must undergo decontamination before being
returned to Welch Allyn for service, repair, inspection, or disposal.
Note Contaminated items must not be returned without prior, written
agreement.
Note Decontaminate the device according to your facility’s procedures and local
regulations.
Cleaning is an essential prerequisite for effective disinfection or decontamination.
Note
The following guidelines apply to the device only. For peripheral items,
follow the cleaning instructions in the directions for use that accompany
these accessories.
WARNING Before you clean the CP 150 Electrocardiograph, unplug it from
the wall socket.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. DO NOT autoclave the CP 150
Electrocardiograph or accessories.
WARNING
Liquids can damage electronics inside the CP 150
Electrocardiograph. Prevent liquids from spilling on or dripping into the CP
150 Electrocardiograph. If liquids are spilled on or drip into the CP 150
Electrocardiograph:
1. Disconnect the power plug.
2. Dry off excess liquid from the CP 150 Electrocardiograph.
3. Verify that the CP 150 Electrocardiograph functions normally before using it.
Clean the CP 150 Electrocardiograph on a routine basis according to your facilities
protocols and standards or local regulations.
The following agents are compatible with the electrocardiograph:
•
70 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 10 percent chlorine bleach solution
CAUTION When cleaning the device, avoid using cloths or solutions that
include quaternary ammonium compounds (ammonium chlorides) or
glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants.
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