V Series Operating Instructions 27 - 5
Product Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Lead ECG Cables and Wires
Antimicrobial Definition
Bladderless cuffs are treated with an antimicrobial coating. Antimicrobial technology effectively 
controls a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, algae and yeasts on a wide variety of treated substrates.
27.6 Care and Cleaning of Lead ECG Cables and 
Wires
Use the same approved cleaning solutions outlined in the "Care and Cleaning of Monitor, Modules 
and Racks" on page 27-2.
After cleaning, the ECG cables and lead wires should be wiped with water using a clean damp cloth 
then dried with a clean dry cloth. The ECG cables and lead wires must be allowed to dry thoroughly 
before use.
NOTE: ECG cables and lead wires must never be immersed, soaked in any 
fluids, and they should not be cleaned with harsh chemicals such as 
acetone or non-diluted bleach.
NOTE: Clean ECG cables carefully to avoid breaking internal wires by excessive 
bending, strain, or flexing. 
NOTE: Do not autoclave, radiation or steam sterilize ECG cables or lead wires.
NOTE: Extended exposure to Ethylene Oxide gas may shorten life of the ECG 
cables and lead wires, leading to poor signal quality. 
27.7 Battery Maintenance 
WARNING: The Lithium-ion batteries have a service life of 3 years. Please replace 
your battery when it reaches the end of its service life. Failure to replace 
the battery may cause serious damage to your device from battery 
overheating.
WARNING: Keep batteries out of children's reach.
Battery Replacement
1. Open battery compartment door, on left side of unit, by pressing the finger grip area and sliding 
the door to the rear.
2. Slide the release located at the top of the installed battery. This ejects the battery. Slide out and 
remove battery.
3. Slide in replacement battery until it clicks into place.
4. Close battery compartment door by sliding the door to the right until it firmly clicks into place.
CAUTION: When a battery has visual signs of damage, or no longer holds a charge, 
it should be replaced. Remove the old battery from the monitor and 
recycle it according to the hospital policy. To dispose of the batteries, 
follow local laws for proper disposal.
NOTE: Replace Li-Ion batteries with P/N 0146-00-0091-01 ONLY.
NOTE: Batteries with P/N 0146-00-0069 may fit inside the V 12 monitor but 
they will not properly report charging status.