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F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual
Maintenance and Cleaning
12.1.2 Maintenance of Monitor
Keep the exterior surface of the monitor clean, free of dust and dirt.
The gathering of dew on the screen may occur with abrupt temperature or humidity changes. A
table environment is recommended. Stop using the monitor and contact the service personnel
immediately if accidental wetting occurs.
Scratching and damaging the screen should be avoided.
12.1.3 Maintenance of Transducers
Keep the transducers in a dry environment, where the temperature had better be lower than
+45°C (+115 ºF).
Gel must be wiped from the US transducer after use. These precautions will prolong the life of
the transducer.
Although transducers are designed for durability, they should be handled with care. Rough
handling could damage the cover, piezoelectric crystals and mechanical movement. Contacting
the transducers with hard or sharp objects should be avoided. Do not excessively flex the cables.
12.1.4 Storage of Recorder Paper
When storing recorder paper (including used paper with traces):
Do not store in plastic envelopes.
Do not leave exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Do not exceed a storage temperature of +40 ºC (+104 ºF).
Do not exceed a relative humidity of 80%.
Storage conditions outside these limits may distort the paper and adversely affect the accuracy of
grid lines or make the trace unreadable.
12.1.5 Cleaning of Recorder
The recorder platen, thermal print head and paper sensing mechanism must be cleaned at least
once a year or when needed (when traces become faint).
To do this:
1) Clean the recorder platen with a lint-free cloth dampened in soap/ water solution.
2) Wipe the thermal array using a cotton swab moistened with 70% Isopropyl alcohol-based
solution.
3) Check that the paper sensing mechanism is free of dust.
WARNING
Switch off the monitor and remove the power cord prior to recorder cleaning.
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