F15 Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor Service Manual Maintenance
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Do not scratch or damage the screen.
Avoid high voltage and static charge.
5.3 Maintenance of the Transducers
Wipe off coupling gel from the ultrasound transducer after use to prolong its life.
Handle the transducers with care. Rough handling could damage the cover, piezoelectric crystals
and mechanical parts. Contacting the transducers with hard or sharp objects should be avoided.
Do not excessively flex the cables.
5.4 Maintenance of the Recorder
The recorder platen, thermal printhead and paper sensing mechanism must be cleaned at least
once a year or when needed (when traces become faint).
To clean the recorder:
1) Clean the recorder platen with a lint-free cloth dampened in soap/water solution.
2) Wipe the thermal array using a cotton swab moistened with mild near neutral detergent, or
ethanol 75%.
3) Remove the dust from the paper sensing mechanism and paper sensor with a dry clean cloth.
CAUTION
Only use the recorder paper provided by EDAN, or it may damage the recorder. This kind
of damage is not covered by warranty.