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IRECTION FQ091019, REVISION 2 VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
10-10 Section 10-4 - System Maintenance
10-4-4 Cleaning
10-4-4-1 General Cleaning
Frequent and diligent cleaning of the Vivid q N ultrasound unit reduces the risk of spreading infection
from person to person, and also helps to maintain a clean working environment.
When performing Cleaning Procedures, to prevent the risk of system damage, always observe
the following precautions:
• Use only cleaning materials and solutions (such as Isopropyl Alcohol [IPA])
as recommended in the procedures described in Table 10-7 on page 10-11.
• Do not use any solutions or products not listed in the Vivid q N User Manual.
• Do not spray any liquid directly onto the Vivid q N covers, LCD Display or keyboard!
• Do not allow any liquid to drip or seep into the system.
• Prior to cleaning, turn OFF power to the system.