ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
23 MODEL 260 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
8. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
8.1. AUDIOMETER MAINTENANCE
The Model 260 audiometer is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully in order to ensure its continued accuracy and
service. When cleaning the instrument, first disconnect it from the mains supply. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent to
clean the instrument panel when required. Refer to ISO 8253-1 for additional guidance.
8.2. TRANSDUCER MAINTENANCE
Before use check the transducer cables and connectors for signs of wear and/or damage. If you find any, please replace
the item immediately by contacting Amplivox or your Amplivox distributor, requesting the relevant part number (see
Section 12).
Handle the audiometric headset, bone vibrator headset and other accessories with care. For parts that are in direct
contact with the patient it is recommended that replacement parts are used or the parts are subjected to a standard
disinfecting procedure between patients.
This includes physically cleaning and use of a recognised disinfectant. The specific manufacturer's instructions should
be followed for use of this disinfecting agent to provide an appropriate level of cleanliness.
During the cleaning process do not allow moisture to enter the earphone, insert masker, monitor or
microphone grills etc. For specific accessories refer to the sections below.
Earphones
Clean the ear cushions (including those on the Audiocups, if used) with a recognised disinfectant, e.g. a “Mediswab”.
Insert Earphone / Masker
Never insert or in any way use the insert masker without using a new, clean and fault-free test tip. This part is for single
use only - that is, each test tip is intended to be used once only for a single ear for a single patient. Do not reuse test
tips as this will pose the risk of ear-to-ear or patient-to-patient cross-infection.
Insert Earphones
The disposable foam eartips supplied with the optional EarTone5A insert transducers are for single use only - that is,
each eartip is intended to be used once only for a single ear for a single patient. Do not reuse eartips as this will pose
the risk of ear-to-ear or patient-to-patient cross-infection.
Further guidance is provided below:
• Ensure that the black tubing protruding the foam eartip is not applied to the patient; this must be attached to
the sound tube of the insert transducer
• Roll the foam eartip into the smallest possible diameter
• Insert the eartip into the ear canal of the patient
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