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Propaq Encore Reference Guide 125 Welch Allyn
Care and Maintenance
Inspect and Clean the Monitor and Accessories
Before cleaning, thoroughly inspect the monitor and all accessories for any signs of damage,
cracks, or improper mechanical function of keypads, switches, connectors, and printer paper
door. While gently bending and flexing cables and tubing, inspect for damage, cracks, cuts,
abrasions, extreme wear, exposed wires or bent connectors. Confirm connectors securely
engage. Report damage or improper function to your service department.
Equipment Cleaning Instructions Approved Cleaning Solutions
Propaq CS Monitor
a
b
a.Do not use these cleaning solutions (they may damage the monitor): Butyl alcohol, Denatured ethanol, Freon™, Mild
chlorine bleach solution, Isopropyl alcohol, Trichloroethane, Trichloroethylene, Acetone, Vesphene II, Enviroquat
®
, Staphene
®
,
Misty
®
, Glutaraldehyde, Fantastik
®
, Formula 409
®
, Cidex
®
.
b.The monitor 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.) 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,
and are EPA approved. Wipe away disinfectants with a water-dampened cloth after the manufacturer’s recommended period of
time.
• Wipe with a nearly-dry cloth moistened
with cleaning solution.
• Thoroughly wipe off any excess cleaning
solution. Do not let water or cleaning
solution run into connector openings or
crevices.
c
c.If liquid gets into the right side panel connectors, it will drain out. If moisture gets into a left side panel connector, dry the
connector with warm air, then check the monitoring functions for proper operation.
Warm water
Liquid soap
T.B.Q.
®b
Hydrogen peroxide solution
Coverage
®
Wex-cide
®b
Windex
®
Ovation
®
NIBP cuff • Wipe gently with cloth dampened with
cleaning solution.
• Thoroughly wipe off excess cleaning
solution. To avoid harming cuff function, do
not let water or cleaning solution enter cuff
tubing.
Common hospital disinfectants, including
Clorox
®
liquid bleach (1:10 solution of
Clorox/water), isopropyl alcohol, Lysol
®
solution, Phisohex
®
, Quatricide
®
, Virex
®
and
Vesphene
®
Cables, tubing, CO
2
sensor
d
d.The Mainstream CO
2
sensor may also be disinfected with Wex-cide. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
leave Wex-cide on sensor longer than 30 minutes. Thoroughly clean off residue with water-dampened cloth. Prolonged exposure of
the sensor to Wex-cide will damage the sensor.
• Wipe gently with cloth dampened with
cleaning solution. Do not immerse the CO
2
sensor in liquid.
Mild detergent solution; also consult
manufacturer’s instructions.
Masimo SpO
2
cables
Nellcor SpO
2
cables
• Wipe gently with cloth dampened with
isopropyl alcohol.
Isopropyl alcohol
Other accessories • Consult manufacturer’s instructions. Consult manufacturer’s instructions.