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Cleaning/disinfecting the
accessory box
For cleaning, you may wipe the surfaces with a soft
cloth slightly dampened (not wet) with 70 % (or less)
solution of isopropyl alcohol in water or with 70 %
isopropyl alcohol, full strength.
For disinfection: Acceptable active ingredients for
disinfecting the accessory box are:
■ 0.625 % (or less) solution of sodium hypochlorite in
water (bleach).
1 Wipe the surface with a soft cloth slightly damp-
ened (not wet).
If spraying the accessory box, place it on a flat sur-
face or table. Ensure that it is completely empty.
2 Allow the accessory box to air dry for the recom-
mended contact time according to the cleaning/
disinfecting solution product labeling. Do not place
the meter in the accessory box until all cleaning/
disinfecting steps are completed.
3 Dry the accessory box thoroughly with a dry cloth
or gauze and visually verify that no solution is seen
in the accessory box at the completion of cleaning/
disinfecting.
Ensure the accessory box is thoroughly dried before
using or filling it again.
NOTICE
Use of disinfectants containing other active ingredients
could result in damage to the accessory box.