Installation and Maintenance
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3.2.2 Cleaning
WARNING
z Be sure to shut down the system and disconnect all power cords from
the outlet before cleaning the equipment.
Your equipment should be cleaned on a regular basis. If there is heavy pollution or
lots of dust and sand in your place, the equipment should be cleaned more frequently.
Before cleaning the equipment, consult your hospital’s regulations for cleaning and
disinfecting equipment.
The exterior surfaces of the equipment may be cleaned with a clean and soft cloth,
sponge or cotton ball, dampened with a non-erosive cleaning solution. Drying off
excess cleaning solution before cleaning the equipment is recommended. Following
are examples of cleaning solutions:
îš„ Diluted soap water
îš„ Diluted ammonia water
îš„ Diluted sodium hyoichlo (bleaching agent)
îš„ Diluted formaldehyde (35 to 37%)
îš„ Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
îš„ Ethanol (70%), or Isopropanol (70%)
To avoid damage to the equipment, follow these rules:
 ALWAYS dilute the solutions according to the manufacturer’s suggestions.
îš„ ALWAYS wipe off all the cleaning solution with a dry cloth after cleaning.
îš„ NEVER submerge the equipment into water or any cleaning solution, or pour
or spray water or any cleaning solution on the equipment.
îš„ NEVER permit fluids run into the casing, switches, connectors, or any
ventilation openings in the equipment.
îš„ NEVER use abrasive, erosive cleaners, or cleaners containing acetone.
Failure to follow these rules may erode or fray the casing, or blur lettering on the
labels, or cause equipment failures.
For cleaning information of accessories, please refer to the chapters for specific
patient parameters and the instructions for use of the accessories.
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