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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions
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Turn off the device before inspecting or cleaning.
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Do not immerse the device in water.
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Do not use organic solvents, ammonia-based solutions, or abrasive cleaning agents which
may damage equipment surfaces.
Inspection
1. 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.
2. Check the case and chassis for any visible damage.
3. Inspect cords and connectors for any visible damage.
4. Inspect keys and controls for proper function and appearance.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
5. Disconnect the power source. Remove cables and lead wires from device before cleaning.
6. For general cleaning of cables and lead wires, use a soft, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with a
mild detergent and water solution. Wipe and air dry.
7. For disinfecting the exterior surfaces of the device, patient acquisition module, cables and lead
wires, wipe exterior using:
Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Wipes
or a soft, lint-free cloth with a dilute solution of sodium
hypochlorite. Assuming household bleach has a 5.25% concentration of sodium hypochlorite (50,000
ppm free chlorine), use nothing more concentrated than a 10% bleach solution (1:10 dilution, or 1-part
bleach to 9 parts water, yielding 5,000 ppm free chlorine) as recommended by the APIC Guidelines for
Selection and Use of Disinfectants.
CAUTIONS
Use Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Wipes according to instructions on product label.
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. Do not expose cables to strong ultra-
violet radiation. Do not sterilize the device or lead wires with Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas. Do not immerse
cable ends or lead wires; immersion can cause metal corrosion. Use caution with excess liquid as contact
with metal parts may cause corrosion. Do not use excessive drying techniques such as forced heat.
Improper cleaning products and processes can damage the device, produce brittle lead wires and cables,
corrode the metal, and void the warranty. Use care and proper procedure whenever cleaning or
maintaining the device.
TEST OPERATION
After cleaning and inspecting the device, proper operation of the unit may be confirmed by using an ECG
simulator to acquire, display, and print a standard 12-lead ECG of known amplitude using a test protocol.
Waveforms should appear normal with proper amplitude and without distortion or excess noise.
