Operator's Manual Part 2

Revision D ApexPro Telemetry System D-19
2001989-134
ApexPro FH Transceiver: Maintenance
Cleaning the Chassis
CAUTION
Prior to cleaning the battery compartment and
transceiver chassis, remove the battery from the unit.
The following applies to cleaning the ApexPro FH transceiver.
 The ApexPro FH transceiver can be cleaned with the patient cable
attached, however please ensure that the cleaning agents used to
clean the ApexPro FH transceiver are compatible with the cleaning
agents listed for the ECG cable on “Cleaning the ECG Leadsets” on
page D-21, or else ensure that the ECG cable does not come into
contact with the cleaning agents for the ApexPro FH transceiver.
 To clean around the ECG connector, remove the ECG cable from the
unit.
1. Remove the battery from the transceiver and inspect the battery
compartment after each use. Close the battery door.
CAUTION
Prior to rinsing the ApexPro FH transceiver, make sure
that the battery compartment door is properly closed and
sealed.
2. Transceivers can be cleaned with a gauze pad or soft, lint-free cloth,
using the following solution, as recommended in the APIC Guideline
for Selection and Use of Disinfectants (1996):
 Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) 1:500 dilution (100
ppm free chlorine)
3. Use a cloth moistened with distilled water to rinse away the cleaning
solution.
4. Dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
NOTE
Once a month, or whenever the ApexPro FH transceiver is
submersed or subjected to a stream of liquid, remove the accessory
connector cover and remove any moisture that may have collected
inside.