User`s guide
Loading the Paper
7-6 Maintaining the Cardiograph
To load the paper:
1. From the front of the cardiograph, release the latch on the left side and
slide the paper door to your left.
2. Remove the outer packaging from the paper stack.
3. Place the paper stack in the compartment so that the top side of the paper
feeds grid side up over the top panel. The paper sensing hole will be in the
lower corner of the paper.
4. Pull a sheet halfway out and over the paper door. Make sure that the paper
lays on the black roller evenly within the channel of the paper door. See
Figure 7-2.
5. Slide the paper door back into place. Make sure that the door is latched.
6. Press to turn On the cardiograph, if necessary. Press to
advance the paper to the beginning of the next page.
Storing the Paper and Patient ECG Records
Recordings on standard chemical/thermal paper decompose naturally over
time. With proper storage and handling, recordings on these papers have been
shown to be readable for approximately 5 years. Proper storage and handling
before and after recording includes:
1. Storing the paper under cool and dry conditions.Temperatures must not
exceed 40° C (104° F) and relative humidity must be below 80%.
2. Storing recorded ECGs in manila folders, or in sheet protectors made of
polyester, polyimide, polypropylene, or acetate, in areas as described
above. Do not store ECGs in vinyl sheet protectors, as noted below.
Storing the paper as indicated above will minimize trace fading and back-
ground development (darkening). However, storing the paper as indicated
above does not protect against trace fading or background development from
the sources below.
To avoid trace fading or background development, the paper must not be
exposed to or come in contact with the following, either before or after
recording:
l Solvent-based adhesives, as used in mounting forms, pressure-sensi-
tive tapes, labels, and common mending tapes. Starch- or water-based
adhesives may be used.
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