Welch Allyn AED 10 - Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures

58 Maintenance Welch Allyn AED 10 Automatic External Defibrillator
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Welch Allyn AED 10
Clean and disinfect the Welch Allyn AED 10 regularly and observe the following cleaning
and disinfecting guidelines:
• Clean the unit with the battery in place to keep liquids out of the battery contact
area. Make sure liquid does not get into the electrode pads connector.
• Use a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive materials, cleaners, or strong solvents such
as acetone or acetone-based cleaners.
The following are recommended cleaning agents for use on the exterior of the Welch
Allyn AED 10:
• Fantastik
®
•Formula 409
®
• Hydrogen peroxide solution
•INCIDIN
®
• Liquid soap
•T.B.Q.
®
• Warm water
•Wex-cide
®
•Windex
®
Never use any of the following cleaning agents on the Welch Allyn AED 10:
• Acetone
• Ammonia cleaner
• Benzene
• Butyl alcohol
• Denatured ethanol
• Enviroquat
®
•Ether
•Freon
• Glutaraldehyde
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Chlorine bleach solution
•Misty
®
• Staphene
®
• Trichloroethane, trichloroethylene
• Vesphene II
®
Caution Do not immerse any portion of the Welch Allyn AED 10 in water or
other liquids. Avoid spilling any liquids on the Welch Allyn AED 10 or its
accessories. Liquids may damage the unit or present a fire or shock hazard.
Caution Do not autoclave or gas sterilize the Welch Allyn AED 10 or
accessories.