Cleaning
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8 Cleaning
A clean optical measuring system is a basic prerequisite for determining precise results. There-
fore clean the meter regularly and immediately after it becomes dirty. Always power off the meter
before cleaning it.
Use only the following items for cleaning:
■ Ordinary lint-free cotton buds
■ Ordinary lint-free tissues
■ Ordinary disinfecting tissues
Recommended cleaning/disinfecting solutions
Mild soap suds as well as 70 % ethanol or isopropyl alcohol are suitable for cleaning.
Healthcare Professionals: When used in the professional sector (e.g. doctor’s office), a mixture
consisting of 1-propanol (400 mg/g), 2-propanol (200 mg/g) and glutaraldehyde (1.0 mg/g)
1
is
recommended.
Cleaning the exterior (meter housing)
■
Ensure the meter is powered off.
■ Wipe the outside of the meter with a lightly moistened, lint-free cotton cloth.
1. Sold in some countries under the name “Bacillol Plus.”
NOTICE
Damage to the instrument through moisture
■ Ensure that no liquid enters the meter. If moisture enters the meter, it
may cause malfunction of the instrument.
■ Do not use any disinfectant sprays or tissues or cotton buds which are
dripping wet as the liquid may enter the meter and damage it.
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