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Care and Cleaning
Cuff Inspection:
All four cuffs should be regularly inspected. Examine the outer cuff surfaces for
material damage, splitting, fraying etc. Make sure that labelling is clearly legible.
Check the cuff tubing and connections for damage, splits etc. If in any doubt
as to the condition, the cuff(s) should be replaced. In any case, cuffs should be
replaced every two years.
14.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Ability Unit
Always keep the external surfaces clean and free of dirt and fl uids using a clean
dry cloth.
1. The unit can be wiped with a soft cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution in water. Avoid the electrical contacts, apertures
and connectors.
2. Wipe any fl uids from the surface of the product using a clean dry
cloth.
3. Wipe with a cloth dampened in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
4. Completely dry with a clean, dry lint free cloth.
If the product becomes contaminated, follow the ‘low risk’ cleaning and
disinfection instructions given above, but use a more concentrated chlorine
agent at 10,000 ppm available chlorine.
Warning: Repeated and unnecessary use of concentrated
solutions will result in damage to the product. Do not allow
sodium hypochlorite solutions to come into contact with metal
parts.