Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Care and Maintenance
5.1.1 DC-Air™ Sensor
DC-Air™ sensor is reusable and can be used with multiple patients. Clean the sensor after each use by following
the disinfection protocols described in this manual in section “5.2.1 Cleaning and Disinfection of DC-Air™
Sensor”.
Always place the DC-Air™ sensor with proper positioning into its docking station after use to allow charging
and to avoid misplacement of the sensor.
Do not drop or forcibly place DC-Air™ sensor onto any surface. Do not use the sensor if its housing has been
damaged.
Battery
DC-Air™ sensor incorporates a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. The battery is changeable only by service personnel.
Do not try to open the battery compartment of the sensor to service it.
Do not attempt to open battery compartment or replace battery in compartment. All battery repairs or
replacements must be performed by authorized service personnel.
Charging the DC- Air™ Sensor
DC-Air™ sensor incorporates a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. To allow battery charging, place the sensor onto
the sensor port on its docking station. Indicator lights on the docking station indicate that the sensor is charging
and when it is fully charged (see “Sensor Indicator Lights”).
5.1.2 DC-Air™ Docking Station
Only use the USB cable provided with the DC-Air™ docking station when connecting the docking station to a
PC or laptop.
Do not drop or forcibly place the DC-Air™ docking station onto any surface. Do not use the docking station if
its housing has been damaged.
5.2 Cleaning
When cleaning the DC-Air™ sensor or its docking station, follow the cleaning and disinfection protocol
described in this section.