GE B20 User Manual page 66

Cable and leadwire cleaning instructions
To clean ECG trunk cables, NIBP cuff and cables, and other reusable
sensors, complete the following procedure:
1. Remove cables and leadwires from the device before cleaning.
2. Do not pull the long wires from the connector ends. Metal
connections can be pulled away from the connectors.
3. For general cleaning of cables and leadwires, wipe with a cloth
moistened with a mild soap and water solution.
4. For disinfecting the cables and leadwires, wipe with a cloth
lightly moistened with a diluted sodium hypochloride solution.
5. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, lightly moistened cloth.
6. Dry thoroughly with a dry, lint-free cloth and let air dry for at
least 30 minutes. Do not apply heat.
NOTE: Do not immerse either end of a cable or leadwire connector.
Immersing or soaking the connector ends may corrode metal
contact ends and effect signal quality.
For other applied parts e.g. temperature sensors, catheters, pulse
oximetry probes, and other reusable accessory parts, see the
manufacturer instructions for cleaning, sterilization, or disinfecting
methods.
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Gas module water trap cleaning instructions
• Empty the water trap container when it is more than half full.
With a sample gas temperature of 37°C, a room temperature of
23°C, and sample gas relative humidity of 100 %RH, the water
trap should be emptied every 24 hours (applies when the sample
gas flow is within 120 ± 20 ml/min for E-sCO, E-sCAiO and N-
CAiO, 150 ± 25 ml/min for E-miniC).
• In anesthesia: Replace the water trap every two months or when
the message 'Replace D-Fend' displays.
• In critical care: Replace the water trap every 24 hours, for each
new patient, or when the message 'Replace D-Fend' displays.
• When replacing a water trap, mark the date on the appropriate
label on the water trap cartridge.
• The water trap cartridge is disposable. Do not wash or reuse the
cartridge.
WARNING - Do not disinfect or open the water trap
cartridge. Do not touch the water trap membrane.
The hydrophobic membrane is damaged if any
cleaning is attempted other than rinsing with water.