User's Manual Part 2

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8.4.3. Cleaning & Disinfecting
The 3880 system should be cleaned on a regular basis. If there is heavy pollution and/or lots of
dust and sand at/in your facility, the 3880 monitor should be cleaned more frequently.
Recommended cleaning agents are:
• Mild Soap (diluted)
• Ammonia (diluted)
• Isopropanol (70%)
• Chloramine (5%)
• Glutaraldehyde (2%)
• Ethyl Alcohol Based (60-95%)
• Chlorine/Bleach Based (4-6%)
• Iodine Based (0.5-5%)
• Phenols (0.2-3%)
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (2%)
• Hydrogen Peroxide (<3%)
To clean the 3880 monitor, follow these rules:
1. Shut down the patient monitor and disconnect it from power.
2. Clean the displays using a soft, clean cloth dampened with glass cleaner.
3. Clean the exterior surface of the 3880 monitor using a soft cloth dampened with an
approved cleaner.
4. Wipe the cleaning solution off the 3880 monitor with a dry cloth.
NOTE
• Disinfection may cause damage to the 3880 monitor and is therefore not recommended
unless otherwise indicated in your hospital’s policy. Cleaning the 3880 monitor prior to
disinfecting is recommended.
8.4.4. Sterilizing
Sterilization may cause damage to the 3880 monitor and is therefore not recommended. The
decision to sterilize components must be made per your institution’s requirements with an
awareness of the effects on the integrity of the cables and potential hazards that it may cause.
8.4.5. Cleaning the Recorder Printhead
After the recorder has been used for a long time, deposits of paper debris may collect on the
printhead compromising the print quality and shortening the lifetime of the roller. Follow this
procedure to clean the printhead:
1. Open the Recorder door
2. Gently wipe around the printhead using cotton swaps dampened with alcohol.
3. After the alcohol has complete dried, reload the paper and close the door.
! CAUTION
• Do not use anything that may destroy the thermal print head.
• Do not add unnecessary force to the thermal print head.