Operator's Manual

10.3 Disposal at end of life
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 209
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should any abrasive substance be applied to the screen.
10.2.3 Cleaning connectors
If connectors are wet, they should be rinsed with tap water and then dried. All solid material (e.g. dust or
sand), should be removed with compressed air.
Cables or connectors with corroded contacts should be replaced.
10.2.4 Cleaning the NIBP cuffs and hose
The NIBP hose and reusable cuffs should be cleaned with a clean cloth after use with a disinfectant such as
Clorox® (1:10 solution).
Ensure that any cleaning solution does not enter the hose or bladder. Ensure the cuff is completely dry
before it is reused.
The cuffs may be machine washed at 40-50 C (after plugging the air connector to prevent water entering
the bladder).
10.2.5 Cleaning the SpO2, ECG and invasive pressure cables
Clean the sensor cables with a clean cloth after use with a disinfectant such as Clorox® (1:10 solution). Do
not immerse any cables. Ensure the cables are completely dry before they are reused.
CAUTION
No cables or parts of the Tempus should be sterilised using any process (Steam, EO,
Radiation etc.).
Never immerse ECG cables, doing so could reduce the performance of defibrillation
protection devices within the cable’
10.2.6 Cleaning the battery contacts
Remove the battery once a week. Inspect the electrical contacts of the Tempus Pro battery compartment
and of the battery itself. If any battery contacts are dirty, clean them as described:
Approved cleaning agents:
 Isopropyl alcohol electronic cleaning solvent.
Cleaning:
1. Moisten a clean, dry cloth with the approved cleaning agent and wipe the battery contacts.
2. Wipe off any excess cleaning agent with a clean, dry cloth.
3. Refit the battery.
10.3 Disposal at end of life
The WEEE logo on the Tempus and its battery refers to the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This Directive entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003; it
resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this
Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and
other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste.