Cleaning The Print Head; Disinfection; Disinfection Notices; Disinfection Points To Note - GE CARESCAPE PDM Supplement Manual

Cleaning the print head

This procedure explains how to clean the thermal print head. From heavy usage,
debris accumulates on the thermal print head and distorts the printed image. It is
recommended that you perform this procedure when necessary, depending on usage.
A nonabrasive material/cloth and isopropyl alcohol are all that are necessary to
perform this procedure.
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Open the writer door to expose the print head.
4. Remove paper roll.
5. Locate the print head. A flashlight may help illuminate the print head for closer
examination.
6. Wipe the print head with alcohol and a nonabrasive material/cotton swab in a
side to side motion. Continue wiping until the cloth/swab wipes clean.
7. Wipe paper drive roller clean of any bits of paper and debris with alcohol and a
nonabrasive material.

Disinfection

Disinfection notices

NOTICE
NOTICE

Disinfection points to note

Always clean before disinfecting.
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Always dilute cleaning and disinfectant agents according to their manufacturer's
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instructions. Always consider your hospital guidelines as well.
Use only the permitted substances.
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Your hospital guidelines permitting, all cleaning and disinfection activities can
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be carried out at the bedside.
Before drying a surface after wiping it, wait the minimum time required according
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to the substance manufacturer's instructions.
Visually ensure that no substance residue remains on the device.
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Permitted disinfectants

About the following table:
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COLOR SHIFT. Some plastics may experience a slight change
in color over time due to effects of disinfecting agents. This
effect is cosmetic and not associated with product safety or
normal function.
SPOTTING, STAINING, CORROSION. Metal components
including fasteners may corrode or become stained or
spotted in appearance from continuous exposure to chlorine
compounds like bleach. These effects are not associated with
product safety or normal function.
Cleaning and disinfecting
PRN 50M+
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