16.5 Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING
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Before cleaning the transducer, make sure it is disconnected from the monitor,
or the monitor is powered off and disconnected from the AC power.
CO Cable Cleaning
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If the adhesive tape residue must be removed from the transducer cable, double seal tape
remover can be used because it is very effective. Careful use minimizes the damage to
the cable. Acetone, Alcohol, Ammonia, Chloroform, or other strong solvents are not
recommended because they are harmful to the vinyl cabling.
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Wet a sponge with the solution of warm water and soap, or other cleaning solution. Use
the sponge to clean the cable and then dry it. Do not immerse the cable in water.
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Check each cable for corrosion, cracks and deterioration.
Gas Disinfection
Gas disinfection ensures complete sterilization.
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Remove obvious contamination using the cleaning procedure described above. To
inhibit the formation of ethylene glycol when ethylene oxide gas is used as the
disinfectant, the transducer should be completely dry.
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Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the gas disinfectant.
WARNING
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Do not autoclave the cable or heat it above 75. (167.). The cable should be
stored in an environmental temperature between -20. and 75 . (-68. to
167.). It should be hung up or laid flat to prevent damage to the cable.
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