TEMP Monitoring
14-6
14.4 Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING
z Before cleaning the monitor or the probe, make sure the equipment is
turned off and disconnected from AC power.
Reusable Temperature Probes
 The temperature probe should not be heated to a temperature over 100℃ (212
℉). It is only able to bear the temperature between 80 and 100℃ (176 to 212
℉) for a short time.
îš„ The probe must not be disinfected in steam.
îš„ Only detergents containing alcohol can be used for disinfection.
îš„ The rectal probes should be used, if possible, in conjunction with a protective
rubber cover.
îš„ To clean the probe, hold the tip with one hand and with the other hand rub the
probe down in the direction of the connector using a moist lint-free cloth.
NOTE
z Disposable temperature probes must not be re-sterilized or reused.
z Disposable temperature probes must be recycled or disposed of
properly.