4-6 Solar 8000M/i patient monitor 2026265-075C
Maintenance and checkout: Cleaning
7. Dry thoroughly with a dry lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 
30 minutes.
NOTE
Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.
8. Take care not to let fluid “pool” around connection pins. If this should 
happen, blot dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
9. Do not use excessive drying techniques, such as oven, forced heat or 
sun drying.
Sterilization
NOTE
EtO sterilization is not recommended, but may be required for cables 
and leadwires. Frequent sterilization will reduce the useful life of 
cables and leadwires.
Sterilize with ethylene oxide gas (EtO) at a maximum temperature of 50° 
C/122° F. After EtO sterilization, follow the recommendations from the 
sterilizer manufacturer for required aeration.
Cautions
 Never immerse the handheld device, cables, or leadwires in any 
liquid. 
 Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on cables or leadwires or 
permit fluid to seep into connections or openings.
 Never use conductive solutions, solutions that contain chlorides, wax, 
or wax compounds to clean handheld devices, cables or leadwires.
 Never use solutions or products that contain the following:
 Any type of Ammonium Chloride such as, but not limited to:
 Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
 Quaternary Ammonium Chloride solutions
 Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
 Acetone
 Ketone
 Betadine
 Alcohol-based cleaning agents
 Sodium salts
 Never autoclave or steam clean cables or leadwires.
Storage
 Store in a dry well-ventilated area.
 Vertically hang cables and leadwires.
 Do not coil leadwires or cables tightly around any medical device.