Product Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning the spirometer, calibration syringe, and patient

handle

WARNING Change the flow transducer for each patient.

WARNING Satisfactory maintenance procedures must be implemented, or

equipment failure and health hazards may result. Only qualified service

personnel should repair the equipment.

CAUTION You cannot clean the spirometer or any of its components.

CAUTION Do not clean the pressure tubing or sensor. Trapped moisture

could affect accuracy.

CAUTION Replace the pressure tubing when it becomes dirty. Recalibrate

after replacement.

CAUTION Replace the sensor when it becomes faulty.

Cleaning the calibration syringe

Wipe the outer surface of the calibration syringe with a clean cloth slightly dampened

with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Cleaning the patient handle

WARNING Keep the patient handle clean. Patient contact with

contaminated equipment can spread infection.

Note Clean the patient handle after each patient use.

Clean on a routine basis according to your facility's protocols and standards or local

regulations.

The following agents are compatible with the patient handle:

•

70 percent isopropyl alcohol

• 10 percent chlorine bleach solution