User's Manual

i15 Blood Gas and Chemistry Analysis System User Manual Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
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Chapter 10 Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
The system needs little care and maintenance. Clean and maintain it periodically to ensure its
optimum performance.
10.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Analyzer
Follow proper safety procedures and take protective measures such as wearing approved
gloves when cleaning and disinfecting the system.
NOTE:
 Follow the instructions in this manual when cleaning and disinfecting the system.
 Inside the test cartridge port should never be cleaned.
 A test cartridge and a calibrant fluid pack should never be cleaned.
10.1.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Exterior Surfaces
Clean and disinfect the exterior surfaces to remove dust, splatters, blood, etc. Policies regarding
the cleaning and disinfecting intervals are at the discretion of your individual institution.
Following the procedures below to clean and disinfect the exterior surfaces:
1. Turn off the analyzer.
2. Disconnect the power cord and the power adaptor.
Disconnect the connecting cables if the system is connected to other pieces of equipment.
3. Dampen a lint-free cloth with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution.
NOTE:
The cloth should be wet but not dripping.
4. Clean the exterior surfaces with the wet cloth.
5. Clean the surfaces with the wet cloth to disinfect them after the surfaces are completely dry.
NOTE:
 Clean the surfaces prior to disinfecting them.
 Make sure the surfaces are thoroughly dry before disinfecting them.
6. When the surfaces are thoroughly dry, reconnect the power cord, power adaptor and other
connecting cables.