Comen CM1200B - Chapter 6 Cleaning, Disinfection and Maintenance; Cleaning; Disinfection

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Chapter 6 Cleaning, Disinfection and Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning
Caution
 Before the cleaning, the power of the equipment should be cut off, if AC power supply is
connected, it should be cut off and the power cable and patient cable should be removed.
1) Cleaning of the Main Unit and Patient Cable:
Soak the soft and clean lint free cloth in mild soapsuds or in the non-corrosive washing solution after
dilution, wipe the surface of the electrocardiograph and patient cable and use the clean and dry soft cloth to
clean.
2) Cleaning of the Electrodes:
After the using of electrodes, erase the conductive ointment with the clean soft cloth; disconnect the
suction bulb and metal cup of the chest electrode and the electrode plate and the clamp, wash them with
clean warm water (lower than 35℃) and make sure that there is no residual conductive ointment; natural
drying or clean with clean and dry soft cloth.
3) Cleaning of the Print Head:
Dirty and soiled thermosensitive print head will affect the definition of the record; therefore the user
should clean the surface of the print head periodically (at least once a month):
Open the recorder casing and remove the paper. Wipe the print head gently with a clean soft cloth damped in
a little75% alcohol. For the stubborn stain, soak it with a little alcohol first and wipe it off with a clean soft
cloth; after natural drying, load the record paper and shut the casing of the recorder.
Caution
 Prevent the detergent from infiltrating into the electrocardiograph while cleaning; do not
immerse the equipment or its accessories into liquid in any case.
 It is prohibited to clean the equipment with abrasive material and avoid the scratching of the
electrodes.
 Avoid any residual detergent on the surface of the equipment and patient cable after cleaning.
6.2 Disinfection
In order to avoid permanent damage to the equipment, we suggest you should only perform the
disinfection when it has been considered as necessary according to the regulations of your hospital; we also
suggest that you clean the product first before disinfection.