Appendices
Decontamination and cleaning requirements
As a general safety precaution, the monitor must undergo decontamination before being returned
to Welch Allyn for service, repair, inspection, or disposal.
Note Contaminated items must not be returned without prior, written agreement.
Note Decontaminate the monitor according to your facility’s procedures and local
regulations.
Cleaning is an essential prerequisite for effective disinfection or decontamination.
Note The following guidelines apply to the monitor only. For cables, sensors, cuffs, and
other peripheral items, follow the cleaning instructions in the directions for use that
accompany these accessories.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Before cleaning the monitor, disconnect the AC
power cord from the power outlet and the monitor.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. DO NOT autoclave the monitor or accessories.
The monitor and the accessories are not heat-resistant.
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