Preventive Maintenance; Six-Month Maintenance; Twelve-Month Maintenance; Standard Storage - Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 692 Series Service Manual

3. Preventive Maintenance

The following preventive maintenance is recommended to maximize uninterrupted service
with the SureTemp
3.1

Six-Month Maintenance

Units that are in service on a regular basis should have the following preventive maintenance
performed every six months:
1. Visually inspect the thermometer for any physical damage that might cause future product
failure.
2. Clean the unit per instructions in the Operator's Manual supplied with the thermometer
and/or per the instructions below.
3.2

Twelve-Month Maintenance

For units in service on a regular basis, perform the Power-On Self Test and Model 9600 or
9600 Plus Calibration Testing procedure every 12 months. The preventive maintenance
procedure is located in the Model 9600 or 9600 Plus Operation Manual.
3.3

Standard Storage

Units which are stored for an extended period should have the following maintenance
performed every 12 months:
1. Remove the batteries before storage.
2. Reinstall the batteries and perform the Power-On Self Test and Model 9600 or 9600 Plus
Calibration Testing procedure found in the Model 9600 or 9600 Plus Operation Manual
before use.
3.4

Cleaning

3.4.1 Cleaning and Disinfection the Thermometer and Probe
Wipe the thermometer and probe with an appropriate health care low- or intermediate-level
cleaner/disinfecting wipe that incorporates either a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution
or isopropyl alcohol as the active disinfection ingredient. Follow wipe manufacturer's
instructions for appropriate use, contact times and applicable warnings and precautions.
CAUTION: DO NOT immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of fluid.
CAUTION: DO NOT use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the thermometer or probe.
CAUTION: DO NOT autoclave the thermometer or the probe.
SureTemp® Plus Service Manual
®
Plus Model 690 and 692 Thermometers.
15