Service manual

Chapter 7: Maintenance 57
Cleaning and disinfecting ECG cables
To clean and disinfect the ECG cable (wipe method)
1 Remove the cable from the system.
2 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or detergent cleaning solution.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
3 Wipe the surfaces with any of the following products:
• Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
• Cidex disinfectants
• Green soap
4 Air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the ECG cable, do not sterilize.