Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 54)

48 Vital Signs Monitor
Maintenance
Cleaning
The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor may be wiped clean with a cloth slightly dampened with warm
water and a mild detergent solution. Never immerse the monitor in any type of fluid.
Occasionally, as necessary, the unit may be cleaned with appropriately diluted non-staining disinfec-
tant solution.
NOTE: Care should be taken to prevent water or other fluids from entering any connectors.
Should this occur, the connectors should be dried with warm air. All monitoring
functions should then be checked for proper operation.
The reusable blood pressure cuff should be cleaned by sponging with a damp cloth.
Cabling and the pressure hose can be wiped with a damp cloth moistened in a mild detergent solu-
tion. Do not immerse hoses.
The temperature probe should periodically be cleaned by wiping with an alcohol-dampened cloth or
wipe, warm water, or properly diluted non-staining disinfectant. Do not immerse the probes.
The Nellcor reusable finger clip SpO
2
sensor may be cleaned with 70% alcohol or 1:10 bleach.
Storage
Whenever possible, the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor should be stored at room temperature in a
dry environment.
If it is necessary to store the monitor for an extended period of time, the unit should be packed in its
original shipping carton.
Ensure that the printer is loaded with paper prior to storage.
Battery Removal & Replacement
Occasionally it may be necessary for the internal battery to be replaced. When the battery will no
longer take a charge, remove it and replace it as outlined below, with a battery of the same part
number.
1. Ensure that the AC power transformer cord is disconnected from the Monitor, and that the
Monitor is turned off.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws holding in the battery door.
Remove the battery door exposing the battery.
3. Tip the Monitor and slide the battery out. Disconnect each of the 2 connectors and discard the
old battery per local regulations.