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24 Care and Cleaning
24.1 Care and Cleaning Safety Information
• Use only cleaners, disinfectants and methods specified in this chapter. Using unapproved
substances or methods may damage the equipment and void the warranty.
• Do not mix disinfecting solutions, as hazardous gases may result.
• Mindray is not liable for the efficacy of the specified cleaners, disinfectants, or methods as a means
for controlling infection. Refer to your hospital for infection controlling.
• Be sure to power off the equipment and disconnect all power cables from the outlets before
cleaning the equipment.
• The responsible hospital or institution shall carry out all cleaning and disinfection procedures
specified in this chapter.
• Never immerse any part of the equipment or accessories in liquids or allow liquid to enter the
interior.
• Any contact of cleaners or disinfectants with connectors or metal parts may cause corrosion.
• Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on the equipment or accessories or permit fluid to seep into
connections or openings.
• If you spill liquid on the equipment or accessories, disconnect the power supply, dry the equipment,
and contact your service personnel.
• Never use abrasive materials (such as steel wool or silver polish), or erosive cleaners (such as acetone
or acetone-based cleaners).
• Dilute and use the cleaners or disinfectants according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Check the equipment after cleaning and disinfecting. If there is any sign of damage, remove it from
use.
24.2 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Equipment
24.2.1 Cleaning the Main Unit
• During the cleaning procedure, disable the touch function by turning off the equipment or locking
the touchscreen.
24.2.2 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
• Do not use anything that may destroy the thermal element.
• Do not add unnecessary force to the thermal head.
• The thermal print head gets hot when printing. Do not clean the print head immediately after
printing.
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