8 Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning
CAUTION
: Turn off the power before cleaning and disinfection. If mains supply
used, the unit should be switched off first and the power cord should
be plugged out of the outlet.
8.1.1 Cleaning the Main Unit and Patient Cable
The surfaces of the main unit and patient cable can be wiped with a clean soft cloth
damped in soapy water or non-caustic neutral detergent. After that, remove detergent
remainder with a clean dry cloth.
8.1.2 Cleaning the Electrodes
Remove the remainder gel from the electrodes with a clean soft cloth first. Clean them in
warm water and be sure there is no remainder gel. Dry the electrodes with a clean dry
cloth or air dry naturally.
8.1.3 Cleaning the Print Head
Dirty and soiled thermal print head will deteriorate the record definition. So it should be
cleaned at least once a month regularly.
Open the recorder casing and remove the record paper. Wipe the print head and printer
platen gently with a clean soft cloth damped in 75
with a little alcohol first and wipe it off with a clean soft cloth. After air dried, load the
record paper and shut the casing of the recorder.
CAUTION
:
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Prevent the detergent from seeping into the main unit while cleaning. Do not
immerse the unit or patient cable into liquid under any circumstances.
♦
Do not clean the unit and accessories with abrasive fabric and avoid scratching
the electrodes and thermal print head.
alcohol. For stubborn stain, soak it
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