Welch Allyn 300 Series Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 53)

Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring 49
Thermometer and Probe Cleaning Procedure
1. Wipe the thermometer regularly with a cloth dampened with warm water and a mild
detergent solution.
2. Occasionally clean the thermometer and probe as necessary with either a 70%
isopropyl alcohol or a 10% solution of chlorine bleach.
Removable Probe Well Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove the probe from the probe well, remove the probe well from the monitor, and
unplug the thermometer cable connector from the monitor.
2. Clean the inner and outer surfaces of the probe well by swabbing with a cloth
dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol or a 10% solution of chlorine bleach. The probe
well can be immersed during cleaning.
3. Thoroughly dry all surfaces.
4. Reassemble the thermometer components.
5. Reconnect the thermometer cable to the monitor, making sure it clicks into place.
6. Reinstall the probe well into the monitor.
7. Insert the probe into the probe well.
Caution Do not immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of fluid.
Caution Do not use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the thermometer
or probe.
Caution Do not autoclave the thermometer or probe.
Caution Do not use hard, sharp, or abrasive objects to clean the probe well.
Caution Do not use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the probe well.
Caution Do not autoclave the probe well.
Note You can replace any components of the thermometer, including the probe well.
WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit
www.welchallyn.com . The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate
patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.