User manual

Maintenance Checks
8-2
Do not clean the patient cable with alcohol. Alcohol can cause the plastic to become
brittle and may cause the cable to fail prematurely.
Do not autoclave the cable or use ultrasonic cleaners.
Do not immerse the patient cable.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean metal surfaces—scratches on them can cause
artifacts on the ECG.
Do not wet the connectors, especially the 15-pin patient cable connector.
8Cleaning the Cardiograph
1. Unplug the power cord and ensure that the cardiograph is off.
2. Wipe the external surfaces of the cardiograph with a soft cloth dampened with
mild soap and water or isopropyl alcohol. Avoid applying cleaning fluids to
cable connectors.
Do not use any strong solvents or abrasive cleaning materials.
Do not spill any liquids on the surface of the cardiograph. Immediately have the
cardiograph serviced if any liquids spill on the surface of the cardiograph.
Do not use the following to clean the cardiograph:
Acetone
Iodine-based cleaners
Phenol-based cleaners
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
Chlorine bleach
Ammonia-based cleaners
CAUTION
CAUTION