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SE-601 Series Electrocardiograph User Manual
Chapter 13 Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
13.1 Cleaning
Turn off the power before cleaning and disinfection. The mains supply must be switched
off if it is in use.
13.1.1 Cleaning the Main Unit and the Patient Cable
To clean the electrocardiograph:
1. Unplug the AC power cord.
2. Wipe the external surfaces of the electrocardiograph with a soft cloth dampened in any of the
approved cleaning solutions listed below.
To clean the patient cable:
1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the disinfectants or cleaning agents listed below.
2. Wring excess moisture from the cloth before cleaning.
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
♦ Mild soap and water
♦ 75% alcohol
13.1.2 Cleaning the Reusable Electrodes
To clean reusable electrodes:
1. Remove the remainder gel from the electrodes with a clean soft cloth first.
2. Take suction bulbs and metal cups of chest electrodes apart, and take clamps and metal parts
of limb electrodes apart.
3. Clean them in warm water and make sure there is no remainder gel.
4. Dry the electrodes with a clean dry cloth or air dry naturally.
Do not clean the unit and accessories with abrasive fabric and avoid scratching the
electrodes.
13.1.3 Cleaning the Print Head
To clean the print head:
1. Open the recorder casing and remove the paper.
2. Wipe the print head gently with a clean soft cloth damped in 75
For stubborn stain, soak it with a little alcohol first and wipe it off with a clean soft cloth.
3. After air drying, load the recorder paper and shut the recorder casing.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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