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Cleaning and Disinfecting the Surfaces
Proper cleaning and disinfecting prolongs the life of the product. Failure to use the
proper cleaning solutions or to follow proper procedures can result in the following:
• Damage or corrosion
• Product discoloration
• Metal part corrosion
• Unit malfunction
• Voided warranty
Use the following procedure to clean the equipment's exterior surfaces. Be sure to
observe all cautions when cleaning the device.
1.
To clean, wipe with a lightly moistened cloth.
Use a mild soap and water solution to moisten the cloth.
2.
To disinfect, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an appropriate
disinfectant.
Use the following solutions, as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection
and Use of Disinfectants (1996):
• Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution
• Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the previous guidelines
3.
Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Cautions
• Follow the cleaning instructions exactly.
• Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.
• Never immerse the device, cables, or leadwires in any liquid, as this may corrode
metal contacts and affect signal quality.
• Do not allow fluid to pool around connection pins. If this happens, blot dry with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
• Never use conductive solutions or solutions that contain chlorides, wax, or wax
compounds to clean the device, cables, or leadwires.
• Never use solutions or products that contain any type of Ammonium Chloride such
as, but not limited to:
• Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
• Quaternary Ammonium Chloride solutions
• Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
• Acetone
• Ketone
• Betadine
• Alcohol-based cleaning agents
• Sodium salts
2046275-019H
(minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution.
can be used.
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