GE Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite - Chapter 3: Operators Maintenance; 3.1 Cleaning and Maintenance; 3.1.1 Cleaning Procedure

Chapter 3: Operator’s Maintenance
This chapter includes planned maintenance procedures to be performed by the operator. For planned
maintenance procedures to be performed by the hospital biomedical engineering services, refer to
“Chapter 8”.
3.1 Cleaning and Maintenance
3.1.1 Cleaning Procedure
WARNING:
Never use ammable cleaning solutions to clean the Girae Blue Spot PT Lite.
CAUTION:
Clean the clear protective cover of the light shade with non-ammable optical cleaner and
a lint-free soft cloth. If an alcohol solution is used, thoroughly dry the cover to make sure no
residual cleaner remains.
CAUTION:
Always follow hospital and local regulations for required cleaning and maintenance
frequencies.
1. Unplug the power cord and allow the system to cool at least 10 minutes before cleaning.
2. Clean the clear protective cover of the light shade using a non-ammable optical cleaner.
3. Clean the outside of the light box, light pipe and light shade using a cleaning solution listed in section
3.1.2. Aqueous solutions which are both hospital disinfectants and microbactericides may be used. Do
not allow liquids to seep into the housing. Apply the cleaning solutions with a clean cloth or sponge.
Do not spray cleaner into the vents, since this will contaminate the LED, optics, and electronics.
4. Always dry the parts with a clean damp soft cloth to avoid scratches and remove cleaner residue.
3.1.2 Equipment-safe Cleaning Solutions
The following lists some equipment-safe cleaning solutions:
Generic Formulation Maximum Concentration
Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) 0.5% Aqueous Solution
Glutaraldehyde 2%
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