Storing The Control Unit Within The Clinical Facility; Environmental Conditions; Operational Instructions - Boston Scientific EKOS Control System 4.0 User Manual

Note: Carefully clean the connector ports� Do not use excessive amounts of cleaning fluids� See table below for example cleaning and
disinfection products�
Table 10.
Up to 90 % isopropyl alcohol
10 % solution of bleach and water
5� Dry the Control Unit and Connector Interface Cable(s) as needed

Storing the Control Unit Within the Clinical Facility

To store the Control Unit and the Connector Interface Cable(s), follow these guidelines:
1� Store the Control Unit at room temperature, in a well-ventilated area�
Caution: Failure to store and operate the Control Unit as specified could result in equipment failure leading to delay of
ultrasound therapy�
Note: For more information about storage and operating specifications see Specifications Section� Place Control Unit on a flat surface
or attached to an EKOS CU 4�0 cart, or infusion stand, close to a hospital-grade outlet�
2� To maintain a fully charged battery, always connect the Control Unit to a hospital-grade outlet when not in use�
Caution: After each use, the Control Unit should be plugged into a hospital-grade outlet to ensure the battery is recharged fully�
Failure to plug in the AC power after use could result in the battery not being fully charged and delay of ultrasound therapy�
3� An AC power / Battery Charging Indicator on the front of the Control Unit illuminates when the unit is turned OFF� For more information
about the power and charging, see Power Section�
4� The Connector Interface Cable(s) may be stored on the side of the Control Unit by using the bracket on the back side of the cable
housing�
5� Carefully route the power cord and Connector Interface Cable(s) to minimize the possibility of someone tripping�

Environmental Conditions

Operating Conditions:
• Humidity: 30 % to 75 %, non-condensing
• Temperature: +15 °C to +40 °C
• Atmospheric Pressure: 73 kPa to 111 kPa
External Storage/Transport Conditions:
• Humidity: 10 % to 90 %, non-condensing
• Temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
• Atmospheric Pressure: 73 kPa to 111 kPa

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Improper EKOS Control Unit 4�0 preparation or abnormal component operation will halt Control Unit operation and troubleshooting steps,
or error messages may occur� If operation halts, refer to System Errors, Channel Errors, or Channel Messages in the Troubleshooting section�
Required Items:
• EKOS Device (1 or 2)
• EKOS Connector Interface Cable (1 or 2)
• Power Cord
Note: Quantity for EKOS Devices and Connector Interface Cables depends on prescribed protocol by physician�
Black (K) ∆E ≤5.0
Solution Example Product
Super Sani‐Cloth™ by PDI Healthcare
Sani‐Cloth™ Bleach by PDI Healthcare
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