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Loading the Paper
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To load the paper:
1. From the front of the cardiograph, release the latch on the left side
and slide the paper door to your left.
2. Remove the outer packaging on the paper stack.
3. Place the paper stack in the compartment so that the top side of the
paper feeds grid side up over the top panel. The paper sensing hole
will be in the lower corner of the paper.
4. Pull a sheet halfway out and over the paper door. Make sure that the
paper lays on the black roller evenly within the channel of the paper
door. See Figure 4-2.
5. Slide the paper door back into place. Make sure that the door is
latched.
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to advance the paper to the beginning of the next page.
Storing the Paper and Patient ECG Records
Recordings on standard chemical/thermal paper decompose naturally
over time. With proper storage and handling, recordings on these
papers have been shown to be readable for approximately 5 years.
Proper storage and handling before and after recording includes:
1. Store the paper under cool and dry conditions. Temperatures must
not exceed 40°C (104°F) and relative humidity must be below 80%.
2. Store recorded ECGs in manila folders, or in sheet protectors made
of polyester, polyimide, polypropylene, or acetate, in areas as
described above. Do not store ECGs in vinyl sheet protectors, as
noted below.
Storing the paper as indicated above will minimize trace fading and
background development (darkening). However, storing the paper as
indicated above does not protect against trace fading or background
development from the sources below.
to turn On the cardiograph, if necessary. Press
Maintaining the Cardiograph
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