User's Manual Part 2

46 Chapter 5 Maintenance Welch Allyn Micropaq Monitor
Recycling monitor components
When the battery, monitor, or battery charger reaches the end of its life, recycle it locally
according to national, state, and local regulations. You can also return the battery, monitor,
or charger to Welch Allyn for recycling.
Within the European Union
Do not dispose of this product as “unsorted municipal waste.” Prepare it for
reuse or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC, as amended,
of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste
Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
If the monitor or battery (Li++) is contaminated, this directive does not apply. For more
specific information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer
Service.
Recycle monitor batteries (Li++) according to the Directive 91/157/EEC
(Batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances) and
Directive 93/86/EEC (Labelling of batteries and accumulators containing
certain dangerous substances).
Equipment Cleaning Instructions Approved Cleaning Solutions
Monitor
a
Battery
a
Battery Chargers
a
a. The equipment may be disinfected to comply with OSHA requirements for cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood and other
body fluids. (Federal OSHA Standard on bloodborne pathogens: 29 CFR 1910.1030, 12/6/91.)
• Wipe with a nearly-dry cloth moistened with
cleaning solution.
• After cleaning, remove excess cleaning
solution with a soft cloth dampened with
clean water, then dry. Do not let cleaning
solution run into connector openings or
crevices.
b
b. If liquid gets into the battery well or connectors, dry the area with warm air, then check the monitoring functions for proper operation.
Warm water, Liquid soap, Coverage
®
,
Windex
®
, Ovation
®
, Hydrogen peroxide
solution, Wex-cide
®
c
, T.B.Q.
®
c
c. Wex-cide (Wexford Labs, Inc., Kirkwood, MO) and T.B.Q. (Calgon Vestal Lab., Calgon Corp., St. Louis, MO) are disinfectants that meet
OSHA requirements, are EPA approved, and will not harm the outside of the monitor, battery, or battery charger. Wipe away
disinfectants with a water-dampened cloth after the manufacturer’s recommended period.
ECG cable,
extension cable
• Wipe gently with damp cloth moistened with
a mild detergent solution.
• Thoroughly wipe off any cleaning solution.
Mild detergent.
SpO
2
cable,
extension cable
• Wipe the cable with a 70% isopropyl alcohol
pad and allow it to dry.
70% isopropyl alcohol pad.
Other accessories • Consult manufacturer’s instructions. Consult manufacturer’s instructions.
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i++