User's Manual Part 2

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Maintenance
Transducer precautions and maintenance
Transducer immersion level
When using surface transducers, do not immerse the transducer beyond
its immersion line.
Cable sheath
Transducer
handle
Scan head
Immersion
line
Figure 3 Surface transducer (Example transducer-C52A)
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Do not use solutions containing alcohol, mineral oil for cleaning or
disinfecting transducers.
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Wear medical sterile gloves to prevent potential disease
transmission. Wear protective goggle if necessary.
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Do not apply solutions containing ethyl oxides on the transducer.
Cleaning instructions
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Remove all the coupling gel and clean the transducer with soft cloth
and flowing potable water.
3. If the transducer surface carries too much residue, remove all visible
residue with wet cloth soaked in mild soap water. Use wet soft cloth
to scrub the surface if dried residue exists. Remove all soap water
residue with damp cloth soaked in potable water.
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
Take extra care when cleaning the transducer surface. Avoid causing
damages to the transducer by excessive and forceful cleaning.
Disinfection instructions
The level of disinfection is directly related to the duration of contact with
the germicide. Legally marketed liquid chemical germicides (e.g. Cidex)
are highly recommended. Prepare use the germicides following the
manufacturer’s instructions.