User's Manual

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Battery Replacement
Replacing the Clinician Programmer Battery
During extended periods of nonuse, remove the battery from the clinician programmer. Refer to
the iPAQ product instructions for information on battery removal and replacement.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to local regulation.
Cleaning
All StimRouter Clinician Kit components may be cleaned by carefully wiping them with a
damp cloth. Use water. Do not use detergents or other cleaning agents. Do not clean the gel
electrodes on the StimRouter electrode.
StimRouter electronic components are not waterproof; do not immerse them in water.
Disinfecting
Electronic Components
All StimRouter Clinician Kit electronic components may be cleaned and low-level disinfected
using CaviWipes™ (Metrex, Orange, CA), or wipes or cloths saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) per the instructions below:
1. Use one saturated disinfectant wipe or cloth to thoroughly wet the component surface.
2. Use a second saturated disinfectant wipe or cloth to remove any surface contaminants.
Soil, etc., will impede the disinfectant’s effectiveness, if not removed.
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