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3 Maintenance
3.1 Cleaning and Sterilizing
Before cleaning the pump, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the AC or DC
power cables.
If any solution spills on the pump or the pump gets heavily soiled, wipe it with wet soft
cloth dampened with cold or lukewarm water.
Use a piece of dry soft cloth to clean the AC power supply socket, USB socket or the
nurse call socket,ensure that the socket is dry before using it.
If the pusher and clutch need to be dismantled and cleaned, contact your distributors
or manufacturer.
Do not use organic solvent such as alcohol or thinner.
If disinfection is necessary, using the common disinfectors such as Chlorhexidine
gluconate and Benzalkonium chloride. After using the agent with a soft cloth,wipe off
it with a soft cloth dampened with water or warm water. When using the disinfecting
agent, follow the caution of each agent.
When sterilize the system,use EOG(Ethylene Oxide Gas) at the temperature of 50°C
or less and relative humidity of 60% or less. After sterilize,ventilate the room for over
24 hours or place system in aerator for 8 hours. The above is only a guideline,use
adequate method to check sterilization results.
The infusion pump cannot be autoclaved.
Never use a dryer or similar device to dry the infusion pump.
If liquid spills onto the pump, check whether the pump still functions normally. Test the
insulation and leakage current when necessary.
Do not soak the infusion pump into water.
3.2 Periodic Maintenance
Perform a periodic maintenance inspection to ensure safe operation and the longest
possible life of the infusion pump, and check the infusion pump once every six months.
You can maintain some items by yourself and contact your local distributor to maintain
some other items.
3.2.1 Checking the appearance (before every use)
Appearance checking: There are no cracks and damages.
Key operations: Keys response smoothly and effectively.
No abnormal noise during the peristaltic plate working.
3.2.2 Checking the power cable (before every use)
Check the appearance of the power cable. If the appearance is damaged and the
plug and the socket are in poor contact, contact the distributor for replacement in
time.
Connect the infusion pump to the AC/DC power and there is no indication of powering
on, contact the distributor for maintenance in time.