18
MAINTENANCE
CO2
Sensor
and
Connection
Cable:
Clean
as
needed
with
a
cloth
dampened
with
70%
isopropyl
alcohol
or
other
disinfectant
solution.
Do
not
immerse
the
sensor
or
cables
in
any
fluid
and
do
not
sterilize
the
sensor.
Airway
Adapter:
The
airway
adapter
can
be
cleaned
with
water
and
mild
detergent
and
must
be
thoroughly
rinsed
and
fully
dry
inside
and
out
before
use.
The
“windows”
must
be
clear
and
without
moisture
or
contamination
of
any
kind.
Shaking
the
airway
adapter
will
help
to
remove
water
from
the
inside
of
the
adapter.
Note:
For
the
sensor
to
function
properly,
the
two
clear
sensor
“windows”
on
the
inner
portion
of
the
sensor
itself
and
on
the
airway
adapter
must
be
clean
and
free
of
contaminants
of
any
sort,
including
dust,
dirt,
grease,
or
moisture.
Anything
on
the
sensor
or
airway
windows
will
render
the
CO2
reading
erroneous,
useless
and
potentially
dangerously
inaccurate.