Version date: 04 April 2016
6 Maintenance & cleaning
6.1 Maintenance
The user is not allowed to perform technical maintenance on the Finapres Nova.
The housing contains components that are energized with high voltage.
The housing may only be opened by Finapres Medical Systems B.V..
The Finapres Nova contains no parts that can be serviced or replaced by
others than Finapres Medical Systems B.V..
Maintenance should only be executed by qualified persons.
6.1.1 Maintenance schedule
Finapres Medical Systems B.V. recommends that the device is returned yearly for
a service and calibration check.
6.2 Cleaning
The Finapres Nova should be cleaned after each day of use. The Finapres Nova
can be cleaned by whipping its surface using a soft, slightly moistened cloth.
Cleaning fluid or any liquid should not be sprayed directly onto the device or its
units. Detergents or strong chemical agents such as alcohol, refined petrol or
thinner should never be used as they can damage the Finapres Nova housing.
The finger cuffs could be cleaned after each use by submerging the bladder end in
a MidiClean ForteSolution (ChemischeFabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG) .
Do not allow any water to enter the device or finger cuff connectors at
any time. Allow enough time to dry when water accidentally the finger
cuff connectors.
Do not use other disinfecting agents (like alcohol) for cuff cleaning as
they may compromise bladder integrity. Doing so may reduce
measurement accuracy or lifespan of a finger cuff
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