COVIDIEN Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer Checker-Calibrator - Manual (Page 12)

Genius TM
2 Checker/Calibrator
Table of Contents
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General Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning of the Genius 2 Checker/Calibrator may be performed as follows:
• First, unplug the Genius 2 Checker/Calibrator from power source. Never clean the device while connected to the
mains supply.
• A mild detergent should be used for general cleaning of outside surfaces. Also, a cloth damped with isopropyl alcohol can be
used to clean the unit. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Avoid excess moisture around the target assemblies and the electrical
connectors.
• Do not attempt to clean the target below the rubber flaps.
• Do not clean the target nests or flaps with alcohol.
If there is any doubt about the compatibility of a cleaning agent with part of this equipment or its materials contact
Covidien customer service (See Section XI).
Section X - Troubleshooting
Some of the common problems are as follows:
Problem Probable Cause Corrections
Genius 2 Checker / Calibrator will
not power up
Genius 2 Checker / Calibrator not receiving AC power Check AC power connections
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Test report does not write to USB
flash drive
USB flash drive not formatted Use PC or laptop to format flash drive
USB flash drive write protected Use PC or laptop to turn off write protection
USB flash drive does not contain enough free memory space Use PC or laptop to delete unnecessary items or use different USB flash drive
USB flash drive incompatible with Genius 2 Checker/Calibrator Use different USB flash drive
Genius 2 Checker / Calibrator has not had enough time to detect the
newly inserted USB flash drive
Retry write process
Multiple Genius 2 thermometers fail
recalibration
Probe cover stuck in one of the blackbody targets Remove probe cover from blackbody target using small needle-nose pliers or
hemostats. Do not scratch the interior surface of the target.
Dirty probe cover Use a new probe cover for each reading. Do not re-use a probe cover.
Probe covers should never be touched by hand.
Dirty thermometer lens Clean the thermometer lens per the instructions in the Genius 2 operating
manual.
Genius 2 thermometer not seated correctly Ensure that the Genius 2 thermometer is completely seated in the target and
at the proper angle.
Genius 2 thermometers, probe covers, and/or checker/calibrator not
at room temperature.
Ensure that the Genius 2 thermometers, probe covers, and/or checker/
calibrator have had enough time to equilibrate to room temperature before
proceeding.
Error 6 repeatedly appears
while testing the same Genius 2
thermometer
Potential power consumption issue with Genius 2 thermometer Repeat calibration check / recalibration with a different Genius 2 thermometer
and return problem thermometer for factory servicing.
Genius 2 thermometer seems
to read high or low following a
successful recalibration
Probe cover reused during calibration check / recalibration Repeat calibration check / recalibration using a new probe cover prior to every
target insertion during the process.