Cleaning
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Cleaning
Cleaning the Plastic Housing
Clean the meter whenever it becomes dirty. You can also use the device-specific “Cleaning Lock-
out” function (see page 77) to ensure regular checks are performed. Turn off the meter before
cleaning it, unplug the power supply unit and remove the handheld battery pack. Use gloves
when cleaning the meter..
Use only the following items for cleaning:
■ Ordinary lint-free cotton buds
■ Ordinary lint-free tissues
Allowed Cleaning Agents
■ Ammonium chloride solution (2 %)
■ Diluted bleach solution (1:10)
■ Mild soapy water
■ Dispatch®
■ Citric acid (2.5 %)
■ Hydrogen peroxide (0.5 %)
■ Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.6 %)
■ 70 % isopropyl alcohol
■ CoaguWipe Bleach Towel (only used for cleaning the outside of the meter)
NOTICE
Do not dip the meter in disinfectant solutions nor use sprayable disin-
fectant solutions. Do not use tissues or cotton buds that are dripping
wet, as the cleaning liquid may enter the meter and damage it.
Chemical cleaning agents
If you use the chemical cleaning agents mentioned above, please note
the safety information given on the packaging or container of the
respective agent. Some of the agents must not be used together as this
may result in undesired reactions.