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Cleaning the System
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System Maintenance
Maintenance should be performed regularly and as needed
Cleaning the System
The system and peripherals are medical electrical equipments and require thorough cleaning If exposed to
constant and excessive environmental dust and humidity, both performance and reliability of these devices
will be suffered Clean the power adapter, ventilation slots, all connection ports/sockets and the touch
screen regularly or whenever you observe dust or other particles
For information on transducer cleaning and disinfection, see Chapter 1 Transducer Care
Before cleaning the system, perform the following operations to avoid the risk of electric shock
1 Turn off the system power
2 Disconnect the power adapter from the system and the power outlet
Running the system for a long period of time may generate excessive heat Do not clean the
system until it completely cools down
Cleaning the System/System Cart Surfaces
The system connection ports, external monitor port, power adapter port and other openings in the
enclosure are most likely to be affected by liquid spills and other materials such as excessive amounts
of gel These materials may seep into electrical components under the enclosure and cause intermittent
failures During preventive maintenance, look for potential problems, such as gaps or cracks
1 Gently wipe the system/cart surfaces with a lint-free, non-abrasive and dry cloth
2 Moisten the cloth with soapy water and gently wipe it across the surfaces in one direction
Moving the cloth back and forth on the touch screen will damage the screen
3 Remove any solid matter around the ventilation slots, connection ports, and power adapter port with a
cotton swab or toothpick to ensure that solids are not pushed into the system
4 If blood or other infectious material comes in contact with the system, cart or any cable, apply a small
amount of specific cleaning solutions or disinfectants (See page 122) to the cloth, and gently wipe it
across the surfaces in one direction Repeat the application and cleaning process several times until the
spots are dissolved
 Remove any residue with a cloth moistened with sterile water
6 Wipe off any excess moisture then leave the surfaces completely dry before powering the system back
on
The compatibility of disinfection and cleaning solutions varies depending on the item on which they are
used The products in the following table are compatible with the external plastic and painted surfaces of
system and cart