Appendices
Decontamination and cleaning requirements for returns
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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