GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance 10 - 9
10-5-4 Cleaning
10-5-4-1 General Cleaning
 
Table 10-8    General Cleaning
Step Item Description
1 Console
Use a fluid detergent in warm water on a soft, damp cloth to carefully wipe the entire system. Be careful 
not to get the cloth too wet so that moisture does not enter the console.
2 Probe Holder
Clean probe holders. (they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel).
3 Op Panel
Only use the following cleaners on the Vivid 7 Operator Panel:
• Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid (manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive)
• Sani Wipes (manufactured by Microgen Inc.)
• Tspray 2 (manufactured by Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.)
DO NOT use original formula Tspray (Tspray 1) on the Operator Panel. Only Tspray 2 is acceptable.
NOTE:
 Since various lotions can have a long term negative impact on the operator panel, hands 
 should be clean and free of lotion.
4 CRT
To clean the monitor face:
• Use a soft, folded cloth. Gently wipe the monitor face.
• Do NOT use a glass cleaner that has a hydrocarbon base (such as Benzene, Methyl Alcohol or 
Methyl Ethyl Ketone) on monitors with the filter (anti-glare shield). Hard rubbing will also damage the filter.
• When cleaning the monitor, make sure not to scratch the monitor.
5 LCD
Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol), abrasive cleaners, or other
strong solvents, as these may cause damage to the cabinet or LCD panel.
DO NOT scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects, such as pencils or pens, as this may result
in damage to the panel.
To clean LCD panel:
• The LCD surface can be cleaned with a soft cloth, such as cotton or lens paper.
• If necessary, stubborn stains can be removed by moistening part of a cloth with water to enhance its 
cleaning power.