5 Cleaning and disinfecting
The device must be cleaned after each use or before maintenance. Only disinfect the device after
it has been cleaned and when it is appropriate.
Recommended cleaning agents: 75% Medicinal alcohol.
Recommended disinfecting agents: 10% household bleach in water (produces 0.55% Sodium
Hypochlorite).
5.1 Prohibited cleaning and disinfecting agents
The following agents are prohibited for use in cleaning or disinfecting:
Full strength bleach
Trichloroethylene
Abrasive detergents
Undiluted alcohol
Use of these aggressive agents may damage the plastic parts of the device and cause the device to
malfunction.
5.2 Precautions for cleaning
Warning:
The device must only be cleaned and disinfected by trained staff.
Switch off the device and disconnect the power cord from the AC power source
before cleaning. Disconnect all other cables.
Verify that RS-232 and other connectors are properly covered.
Do not autoclave or use steam sterilization.
Do not clean in a dishwasher or under a shower.
Read carefully the instructions on containers of cleaning and disinfecting agents.
5.3 Cleaning and disinfecting guidelines
7. Prepare both cleaning and disinfectant solution.
8. Wet a piece of disposable cloth with the cleaning solution and carefully wring it out.
9. Wipe the least exposed case and panel surfaces, then the most exposed surfaces, the most
critical zones and the mains power cord.
10. Repeat the steps 2 – 3 with a fresh piece of cloth wetted with water.
11. Wet a piece of disposable cloth with the disinfectant solution and carefully wring it out.
12. Repeat steps 3 - 4.
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