Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor v.1.4.X - User Manual - Manual (Page 106)

102 Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor
Inspecting and cleaning the monitor and accessories
Before cleaning the monitor or any accessories, thoroughly inspect them.
• Look for any signs of damage and any improper mechanical function of buttons or
connectors.
• Gently bend and flex cables, inspecting them for damage or extreme wear,
exposed wires, or bent connectors.
• Confirm that all connectors engage securely.
• Ensure that all transducers and accessories are within their expiration date.
• Immediately report any sign of damage or malfunction to your service
department, and remove the monitor from service.
To clean the monitor or any accessories, follow these steps:
1. Wipe the equipment with a cloth slightly moistened (not wet) with one of the
approved cleaning solutions listed in
“Cleaning instructions and cleaning solutions”
on page 103.
2. Clean cable assemblies by gently wiping from the center of the cable. Do not allow
the sheathing to be displaced.
3. Thoroughly wipe off any excess cleaning solution. Do not let the cleaning solution run
into or accumulate in connector openings, latches, or crevices. If liquid gets into
connectors, dry the area with warm air, and then check the equipment to confirm that
it operates properly.
WARNING Do not autoclave the monitor or any accessories.
WARNING Do not immerse the monitor in liquid when cleaning. Do not
immerse accessories in liquid when cleaning unless the accessory
manufacturer’s cleaning instructions explicitly instruct you to do so.
WARNING Fire and electrical shock hazard. Always unplug the monitor from the
electrical power outlet before inspecting or cleaning the monitor and accessories.
Exposing any of these to liquids, such as cleaning solutions, while they are
connected to electrical power could result in electrical shock or fire.
Caution Use only a cleaning solution recommended by Welch Allyn for this
equipment. Use of any other cleaning solutions can cause damage to the
equipment, including cracking and deterioration of the plastic case.
Caution Always follow the mixing/diluting instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the cleaning solution.
Caution Never use any of the following solutions or similar products to clean
the equipment: ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, abrasive or scouring
powder or material.