AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

User Manual Maintenance 65Inspecting and cleaning the Welch Allyn AED 10WARNINGDo not autoclave or gas sterilize the defibrillator or any accessories.WARNING Do not immerse any portion of the defibrillator in water or otherliquids. Avoid spilling any liquids on the defibrillator or its accessories. Liquids maydamage the defibrillator or present a fire or shock hazard.Before cleaning the exterior of the defibrillator, or any accessories, thoroughly inspectthem.• Look for any signs of damage and any improper mechanical function of buttons orconnectors.• Immediately report any sign of damage or malfunction to your service department.To clean the defibrillator1. Make sure the battery is in place to keep liquids out of the battery contact area. Makesure liquid does not get into the defibrillation pads connector.2. Wipe the equipment with a soft cloth slightly moistened (not wet) with one of theapproved cleaning solutions listed in Table 2, “Cleaning instructions and cleaningsolutions” on page 66. Do not use abrasive materials, cleaners, or strong solventssuch as acetone or acetone-based cleaners.3. Thoroughly wipe off any excess cleaning solutions. Do not let the cleaning solutionrun into or accumulate in connector openings, latches or crevices. If liquid gets intoconnectors, dry the area with warm air and check the equipment to confirm itoperates properly.Caution Use only a cleaning solution recommended by Welch Allyn for thisequipment. Use of any other cleaning solutions which have a high acid content orare otherwise inappropriate can cause damage to the equipment, includingcracking and deterioration of the plastic case.Caution Always follow the mixing/diluting instructions provided by themanufacturer of the cleaning solution.Caution Never use any of the following solutions or similar products to cleanthe equipment: butyl alcohol, denatured ethanol, Freon, mild chlorine bleachsolution, isopropyl alcohol, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, acetone, VespheneII, Enviroquat ® , Staphene ® , Misty ® , Glutaraldehyde, or Fantastik ® , ether,benzene, ammonia cleaner, Windex ® or Coverage ® .