Cleaning instructions, Safety instructions – Planar VS15XAD User Manual
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Operations Manual (OM705-00)
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Cleaning Instructions
The VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor will continue to operate
normally while being cleaned in a fashion normal for a hospital environment.
That includes cleaning with a damp (wrung out), mild soapy cloth. Drip
protection is provided in accordance with IPX1 rating defined in the
IEC/EN60529 standard.
The VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor family withstands
nonabrasive cloths and cleaning solutions used in hospitals for like equipment.
That would typically include warm water and mild detergent for all surfaces or
70 percent isopropyl alcohol for the touch-screen surface. Possible cleaning
solutions include these:
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70 percent isopropyl alcohol
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1.6 percent aqueous ammonia
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Cidex® (2.4 percent glutaraldehyde solution)
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Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) 10 percent
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“Green soap” United States Pharmacopoeia
863
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0.5 percent Chlorhexidine in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
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Ovation®
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Formula 409®
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Fantastic®
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WexCide®
To clean the screen, do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto it. Stand away from the
monitor and spray the cleaning solution onto a nonabrasive cloth. Without applying
excessive pressure, clean the screen with the slightly dampened cloth.
Safety Instructions
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Do not place the monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, water,
moisture or constant direct sunlight can severely damage it.
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Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-computer signal cord. Make sure the
cord is placed where it will not be stepped on.
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Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen. Excessive pressure may cause
permanent damage to the display.
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The monitor and power supply units have no user-serviceable parts inside, except
for the backlight lamp assemblies. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel to
maintain your warranty.
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Do not cover or obstruct the venting holes on the back of the monitor.
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Store the monitor within -20° to +65° Celsius. Storing your monitor outside
that temperature range could result in permanent damage. Please store the
monitor in its original shipping carton.
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If any cord or cable is frayed or damaged, immediately replace it with another of the
same type and rating as supplied by Planar. See “Ordering Information” on page 22
for part numbers. The safety and regulatory listings and certifications are based on
the cable supplied by Planar.
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If the monitor has been exposed to liquid, it has been dropped, or if its case has been
damaged, it may pose a shock or fire hazard; immediately unplug it and contact
customer service for assistance.