Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients
100% of the active ingredients in any cleaner must consist of one or some combination of the following: isopropyl
alcohol or mild soap. Bleach products are known to corrode metals. Avoid allowing any bleach based product to
come in contact with the metal electrical contacts on the device, the battery or the cradle.
Harmful Ingredients
The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on the device and should not come in contact with the
device: ammonia solutions, compounds of amines or ammonia; acetone; ketones; ethers; aromatic and chlorinated
hydrocarbons; acqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions; ethanolamine; toluene; trichloroethylene; benzene;
carbolic acid and TB-lysoform.
Cleaning Instructions
Do not apply liquid directly to the device. Dampen a soft cloth or use pre-moistened wipes. Do not wrap the device
in the cloth or wipe, but gently wipe the unit. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the display window or other
places. Allow the unit to air dry before use.
Special Cleaning Notes
Many vinyl gloves contain phthalate additives, which are often not recommended for medical use and are known to
be harmful to the housing of the device. The device should not be handled while wearing vinyl gloves containing
phthalates, or before hands are washed to remove contaminant residue after gloves are removed. If products
containing any of the harmful ingredients listed above are used prior to handling the device, such as hand sanitizer
that contain ethanolamine, hands must be completely dry before handling the device to prevent damage to the
plastics.
Cleaning Materials Required
• Alcohol wipes
• Lens tissue
• Cotton-tipped applicators
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Can of compressed air with a tube.
Cleaning Frequency
The cleaning frequency is up to the customer’s discretion due to the varied environments in which the mobile
devices are used. They may be cleaned as frequently as required, but it is advisable to clean the camera window
periodically when used in dirty environments to ensure optimum performance.
Cleaning the MC33XX
Housing
Using the alcohol wipes, wipe the housing including buttons.