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Titan Instructions for Use - EN
4 Maintenance
General Maintenance Procedures
The performance and safety of the instrument will be maintained if the following recommendations for care
and maintenance are observed:
1. It is recommended that the instrument go through at least one annual service, to ensure that the
acoustical, electrical and mechanical properties are correct. This should be carried out by an
authorized repairer in order to guarantee proper service and repair.
2. Observe that no damage is present to the insulation of the mains cable or the connectors and that it
is not exposed to any kind of mechanical load that could involve damage.
3. To ensure that the reliability of the instrument is maintained, we recommend that the operator at
short intervals, for instance once a day, performs a test on a person with known data. This person
could be the operator. For TEOAE, a daily probe test is recommended to confirm the probe is
functioning properly before testing on patients.
4. If the surface of the instrument or parts of it is contaminated, it can be cleaned using a soft cloth
moistened with a mild solution of water and detergent or similar. Always disconnect the mains power
adaptor and battery during the cleaning process, and be careful that no fluid enters the inside of the
instrument or accessories.
5. After each patient examination, ensure that there has been no contamination to the parts touching
the patient. General precautions must be observed in order to avoid cross-contamination of disease
from one patient to another. If ear cushions or are contaminated, it is strongly recommended to
remove them from the transducer before they are cleaned. Water should be used for frequent
cleaning, but in the case of severe contamination it may be necessary to use a disinfectant. How to
clean Interacoustics Products
General Maintenance Procedures
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Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from the power supply
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Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution to clean all exposed surfaces
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Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the metal parts inside the earphones / headphones
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Do not autoclave, sterilize or immerse the instrument or accessory in any fluid
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Do not use hard or pointed objects to clean any part of the instrument or accessory
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Do not let parts that have been in contact with fluids dry before cleaning
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Rubber ear-tips or foam ear-tips are single use components
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Ensure that isopropyl alcohol does not come into contact with any screens on the instruments
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Ensure that isopropyl alcohol does not come into contact with any silicone tubes or rubber parts
Recommended cleaning and disinfection solutions:
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Warm water with mild, nonabrasive cleaning solution (soap)
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70% isopropyl alcohol only on hard cover surfaces
Procedure
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Clean the instrument by wiping outer case with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in cleaning solution
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Clean cushions and patient hand switch and other parts with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in
cleaning solution
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Make sure not to get moisture in the speaker portion of the earphones and similar parts
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