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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions
Power off the patient monitor before inspecting or cleaning.
Protect the patient monitor from liquids.
Never immerse the patient monitor in water.
Do not drop the patient monitor or subject to shock and/or vibration.
Do not use organic solvents, ammonia-based solutions, or abrasive cleaning agents that may damage
equipment surfaces.
Inspection
Inspect your equipment daily prior to clinical operation. Do not use the equipment and contact an authorized service
representative for servicing if there are concerns about integrity of the system.
Verify that all cords and connectors are securely seated.
Check the case and chassis for any visible damage.
Inspect cables, cords, and connectors for any visible damage.
Inspect keys and controls for proper function and appearance.
Check for neat and well balanced screen images.
Inspect patient accessories such as cuffs, sensors, and wires for any visual damage.
Ensure that auditory and visual alarms are available and working appropriately.
Cleaning
The following section provides information on proper cleaning directions for the Surveyor patient monitor and
patient accessories. Accessories should be cleaned before they are applied to a new patient. The patient monitor
should be cleaned as per facility standard of care. Before cleaning, please refer to the cautions listed below.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Surveyor patient monitor from AC (wall) mains power before
cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not use harsh chemicals for cleaning. Do not use disinfectants that contain phenol
as they can spot plastics. Do not steam autoclave, gas sterilize, irradiate, subject to intense vacuum, or
immerse in water or cleaning solution. Be careful to avoid getting cleaning liquids into connectors or the
patient monitor. If this occurs, allow the patient monitor to dry in warm air for 2 hours, then check to
make sure all monitoring functions are working properly.
CAUTION: Take particular care when cleaning the NIBP cuff, NIBP hose, and NIBP connector
on the Surveyor patient monitor to prevent fluid from entering the connectors or cuff. Fluid in the NIBP
system may affect blood pressure determination accuracy and damage the monitor.
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