Welch Allyn Hillrom H12+, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION: Use caution with excess liquid as contact with metal parts may cause corrosion.
CAUTION: Do not immerse cable ends or lead wires; immersion can cause metal corrosion.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive drying techniques such as forced heat.
Periodic Maintenance
Check the H12+ and the ECG cable before each use to ensure they are not damaged or broken.
1. Patient Cable Maintenance:
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Check patient cables for cracks or breakage prior to use
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Clean the cable with a germicidal solution that does not contain alcohol
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Alcohol will cause hardening and can introduce cracks
• Don’t use tape on the patient cable; tape residue will cause hardening and can introduce
cracks
• Patient cables should be stored by looping them loosely. Don’t pull or stretch the cables;
don’t
wrap cables tightly
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Replace patient cables periodically (depending on use and care)
2. Exterior Visual Inspection:
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Check connectors for loose, bent, or corroded contact points
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Inspect covers for warping, surface damage, or missing hardware
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Check for any other form of damage
3. Calibration:
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H12+ is functionally tested during the manufacturing process and is not designed to require
field calibration or annual recertification.
Product Life
The H12+ has a defined product life of 5 years excluding accessories, cables and batteries. As
required, product service, accessories and spare parts are available through Welch Allyn or its
authorized partners. Using the Holter recorder or its accessories and components beyond their defined
life may lead to damage to the equipment or a safety hazard to the user.
Disposal of Waste Materials
The H12+ uses one AA battery and disposable monitoring electrodes. Disposal must be in accordance
with the following procedures:
Battery: applicable disposal or recycling standards
Electrodes: normal waste