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Cleaning and Maintaining the System
System Maintenance
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System Maintenance
Maintenance should be performed regularly and as needed.
Because the system is a piece of medical equipment that contains several circuit boards,
extensive service diagnostics, and complex operating software, Philips recommends that only
trained personnel service the system.
Cleaning and Maintaining the System
It is important to clean and maintain the ultrasound system and peripherals. Thorough cleaning
is particularly important for pieces of peripheral equipment, because they contain
electromechanical devices. If exposed to constant and excessive environmental dust and
humidity, these devices will suffer in both performance and reliability.
It is essential to clean the transducers used with your ultrasound system. The cleaning
procedures vary for the different types of transducers and their uses.
For detailed instructions on how to clean and maintain each type of transducer used with the
system, including disinfectant compatibility, see the
"Transducer Care"
section.
Cleaning the System and ECG Equipment
Use this method to clean the system and the ECG cables, leads, and electrodes. You can use a
mild soap solution. If the equipment has come in contact with blood or infectious material,
clean the equipment with a 70% solution of isopropyl alcohol. For instructions on disinfecting
system surfaces, see
"Disinfecting System Surfaces" on page
290.
WARNING
Always use protective eyewear and gloves when cleaning and disinfecting any equipment.
CAUTION
Attempting to disinfect a cable or connector by using a method other than the one included
here can damage the device and voids the warranty.
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