Cleaning and disinfecting the battery
Caution:
To avoid damaging the battery, do
not allow cleaning solution or
disinfectant to come in contact
with the battery terminals.
To clean and disinfect a battery (wipe
method)
1 Remove the battery from the system.
2 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly
dampened in a mild soap or detergent
cleaning solution.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the
surface.
3 Wipe the surfaces with the disinfection
solution. Sani‐Cloth HB, Sani‐Cloth Wipes, or
70% isopropyl alcohol is recommended.
4 Air dry.
Cleaning the footswitch
Caution:
To avoid damaging the footswitch,
do not sterilize. It is not intended for
use in a sterile environment.
To clean the footswitch
1 Dampen a non‐abrasive cloth with one of the
following products:
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Soap and water
• Cidex
• Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% (Bleach)
diluted 10:1
2 Wring out cloth until slightly wet and then
gently rub soiled area until clean.
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Maintenance
Cleaning and disinfecting ECG cables
Caution:
To avoid damaging the ECG cable,
do not sterilize.
To clean and disinfect the ECG cable (wipe
method)
1 Remove the cable from the system.
2 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly
dampened in a mild soap or detergent
cleaning solution.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the
surface.
3 Wipe the surfaces with any of the following
products:
• Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
• Cidex disinfectants
• Green soap
4 Air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.