Welch Allyn Cardioperfect PRO ECG Recorder - User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

CardioPerfect
PRO ECG Recorder - User Manual
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3. Maintenance
NOTE
It is recommended to check the performance of the cardiograph regularly. Contact your local
Welch Allyn Sales Office or your authorized Welch Allyn dealer or distributor. Only qualified
personnel may service the cardiograph.
Cleaning the CardioPerfect Cardiograph and Battery Pack
Clean the cardiograph and battery pack with a soft cloth moistened with a recommended
disinfectant or cleaning agent. It is advisable to clean the battery pack and ECG recorder
using moist cloth. Never clean the recorder excessively with water or other substance so that
components inside or connectors on front side of the recorder can be damaged, this may
ultimately lead to decreased performance.
Cleaning the Patient and PC interface Cables
Clean the cables with a soft cloth moistened with a recommended disinfectant or cleaning
agent.
Cleaning cables: patient cables, plugs and power cords should be kept clean using lukewarm
soapy water or a neutral cleaner.
Disinfecting the cables: use chemical disinfectants containing ethanol (70%-80%), propanol
(70%-80%) or aldehydes (2%-4%).
Caution
Do not clean the patient cable with alcohol. Alcohol can cause the
plastic to become brittle and may cause the cable to fail
prematurely.
Do not autoclave the cable or use ultrasonic cleaners.
Do not immerse the patient cable.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean metal surfaces
—scratches
on them can cause artifacts on the ECG.
Do not wet the connectors.