Maintenance And Cleaning; Storage - GE GEH-ECG 1200 User Manual

Maintenance and Cleaning

Maintenance and Cleaning
Remove the battery before cleaning the 1200W recorder. To clean the recorder unit and ECG lead wires,
wipe with a dry cloth or a cloth soaked with regular household cleaner diluted with water.
Take care to prevent chemicals\liquids from entering the connectors or internal part of the recorder.
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The battery contacts should not come in contact with soap or water.
Do not polish the housing with abrasive or chemical cleanser.
Use of alcohol, acetone, Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl ammonium chlorides or a methyl ammonium chloride is
Caution
NOT recommended to clean the reorder unit and holster. Use of alcohol or acetone on lead wires could
cause the lead wires to stiffen and the insulating plastic to crack. Use of a methyl ammonium chloride
(commonly found in many consumer wipes) on the recorder unit and holster could cause the plastic to
deteriorate.
The recorder and patient leadwires must not be autoclaved or sterilized with steam.
If liquid penetrates the device, i.e. during cleaning or recording, this may interfere with correct
functioning. Switch the recorder OFF and remove the battery. Leave the recorder in a warm, dry room
with the battery door open for 48 hours. If the functioning is still affected, contact the contact customer
support.
NOTE
Before using the 1200W recorder, execute the check of the unit in accordance with the check procedure. In
case that any rejected items are found as a result of the check, it will be totally judged as rejection. Take
the corrective measures as the rejected items. Use the recorder after all the items become accepted.
Unit check shall be performed by each medical institution, or by Norav personnel, representative agent, or
an authorized third party. For more details, do not hesitate to consult your dealer or Norav Medical
personnel.
Details of the check
Operation manual
Cracks and distortion of the recorder
enclosure
Cracks and distortion of
the Leadwires
Battery compartment
Keypad Power button
Battery contacts in the battery
compartment

Storage

Before storage, make sure to remove the batteries from the 1200W recorder and close the battery
compartment door tightly. Store the recorder in the provided storage carton case.
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Caution
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Check Method
Check that the operation manual is
kept in a predetermined place.
Visually check the recorder enclosure
for cracks and distortion.
Visually check the ECG Leadwires for
cracks and distortion.
Check whether dirt or hair is not
accumulated between the battery
compartment and its door
Check whether the keypad button
have tactile feedback when pressed
Visually check the battery contacts for
strain, skew, and corrosion.
Store the 1200W recorder in an area free from water or humidity
Take care to avoid areas subject to high humidity, poor ventilation and direct sunlight; store the
1200W recorder in an area free from any adverse effects of surrounding air containing dust, sodium,
and sulfur.
Do not store the 1200W recorder in an area where chemicals are kept, or which is exposed to
chemical fumes or vapors.
Criteria
Should be kept in a
predetermined
place.
Must be free from cracks and
distortion.
Must be free from cracks and
distortion.
Must be free from dirt or
hair.
Must get tactile feedback.
Must be free from strain,
skew, and
corrosion.
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