Cleaning And Disinfecting The Welch Allyn Aed 10 - Welch Allyn AED 10 User Manual

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Cleaning and Disinfecting the Welch Allyn AED 10

Clean and disinfect the Welch Allyn AED 10 regularly and observe the following cleaning
and disinfecting guidelines:
• Clean the unit with the battery in place to keep liquids out of the battery contact
area. Make sure liquid does not get into the electrode pads connector.
• Use a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive materials, cleaners, or strong solvents such
as acetone or acetone-based cleaners.
Caution Do not immerse any portion of the Welch Allyn AED 10 in water or
other liquids. Avoid spilling any liquids on the Welch Allyn AED 10 or its
accessories. Liquids may damage the unit or present a fire or shock hazard.
Caution Do not autoclave or gas sterilize the Welch Allyn AED 10 or
accessories.
The following are recommended cleaning agents for use on the exterior of the Welch
Allyn AED 10:
• Fantastik
• Formula 409
• Hydrogen peroxide solution
• INCIDIN
• Liquid soap
• T.B.Q.
• Warm water
• Wex-cide
• Windex
Never use any of the following cleaning agents on the Welch Allyn AED 10:
• Acetone
• Ammonia cleaner
• Benzene
• Butyl alcohol
• Denatured ethanol
• Enviroquat
• Ether
• Freon
• Glutaraldehyde
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Chlorine bleach solution
• Misty
• Staphene
• Trichloroethane, trichloroethylene
• Vesphene II
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Welch Allyn AED 10 Automatic External Defibrillator