GE ApexPro Service Manual page 162

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Results of improper cleaning
The following consequences can occur if you do not follow the cautionary guidelines
when cleaning the equipment:
Product discoloration.
Metal part corrosion.
Melting, dulling, or distorting the case.
Brittle and breaking device case.
Blurring the lettering on label text.
Overall system performance degradation.
Equipment malfunction or failure.
Void warranty.
Cleaning products to avoid
Cleaning products known to cause the types of problems listed above include, but are
not limited to:
Sani-Cloth Wipes
Ascepti Wipes
HB Quat
Clorox Wipes (they do not contain bleach)
Over-the-counter detergents (e.g., Fantastic, Tilex, etc.)
Products that contain active ingredients and solutions similar to these products should
also be avoided.
Cleaning/disinfecting
Complete the following procedure to clean the exterior surfaces of the ATS.
1. Wipe the exterior of the device with a soft lint-free cloth, using the following
solution as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of
Disinfectants (1996):
Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution
(minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution.
Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the above guidelines of
can be used.
NOTE
Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.
NOTE
Any contact of disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause
corrosion.
2. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, moist cloth.
3. Dry thoroughly with a dry lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE
Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.
ApexPro™ Telemetry 2001989-203C