Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 166)

Clean the monitor
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Before cleaning the monitor, disconnect
the AC power cord from the power outlet and the monitor.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. DO NOT autoclave the monitor or
accessories. The monitor and the accessories are not heat-resistant.
WARNING Liquids can damage electronics inside the monitor. Prevent
liquids from spilling on the monitor.
If liquids are spilled on the monitor:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Dry off excess liquid from the monitor.
Note If liquids possibly entered the monitor, remove the monitor
from use until it has been properly dried, inspected, and
tested by qualified service personnel.
5. Reinstall battery pack.
6. Power on the monitor and verify monitor functions normally before using it.
If liquids enter the printer housing:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Remove and discard the paper roll.
5. Clean and dry the inside of the printer housing.
Note The printer housing has a drain tube that directs liquids down
and out the bottom of the device. If liquids possibly entered
other openings in the monitor, remove the monitor from
service until it has been properly dried, inspected, and tested
by qualified service personnel.
6. Install a new roll of paper.
7. Power on the monitor and verify that the monitor functions normally before
using it.
Clean on a routine basis according to your facility's protocols and standards or local
regulations. If the monitor is on, lock the display and disconnect the AC power cord.
The following agents are compatible with the monitor:
• 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 10 percent chlorine bleach solution
CAUTION When cleaning the device, avoid using cloths or solutions that
include quaternary ammonium compounds (ammonium chlorides) or
glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants.
Note Disinfect according to your facility's protocols and standards or local
regulations.
Avoid residual film buildup on the monitor by periodically cleaning the monitor with either
of the cleaning solutions listed and wiping the monitor dry.
160 Maintenance and service Welch Allyn Connex ® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™