Chapter 10. Maintenance and Storage 10 – 3
10.2. Product Maintenance
10.2.1. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Using an inappropriate cleaning or sterilizing agent may damage the product. Pay attention to
the following:
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
cleaning and disinfecting, otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Always use protective eyewear and gloves when cleaning and disinfecting the
product.
10.2.2. Cleaning
Do not spray detergent directly onto the product's exterior. Doing so may
discolor or crack the surface.
Do not use chemical substances such as wax, benzene, alcohol, paint
thinner, insecticide, aerosol deodorant, lubricant.
10.2.2.1. Console
Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with a mild soap to clean the exterior surfaces of the system.
10.2.2.2. Cleaning Monitor
Gently wipe the LCD surface with a soft, dry cloth.
NOTE
For information on cleaning and disinfecting the probe, please refer to ‘Chapter
5
. Probes’.
10.2.2.3. Touch Screen
Wipe the LCD surface with a soft dry cloth.
NOTE
touch screen is not contaminated by an electrically
conductive substance. Contamination of the LCD screen by ultrasound gel or
other substances may degrade the sensitivity of the
touch screen and cause
malfunctions. This phenomenon is caused by the contact between the capacitive
touch screen
and the conductive substance. If the screen is contaminated, clean
it with a dry cloth and then reboot the system.