User Manual

MAINTENANCE

SECTION 3

Cleaning the WAM Transmitter and ECG Cable

1. Remove cables and remove the power source from device before cleaning.

2. For general cleaning, use a soft, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with a mild soap and water solution. Wipe

and air dry.

3. For disinfecting, wipe exterior with a soft, lint-free cloth using a solution of Sodium Hypochlorite (10%

household bleach and water solution) minimum 1:500 dilution (minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and

maximum 1:10 dilution as recommended by the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of Disinfectants.

Alternatively, the following disinfectant wipes may be used:

Manufacturer: PDI

Part: SANI-CLOTH® HB

Order No.: Q85484

4. Use caution with excess liquid as contact with metal parts may cause corrosion.

5. Do not immerse cable ends or lead wires; immersion can cause metal corrosion.

6. Do not use excessive drying techniques such as forced heat.

WARNING: Prevent liquid from penetrating the device and do not attempt to clean/disinfect the device or

patient cables by submerging into a liquid, autoclaving, or steam cleaning. Never expose cables to strong

ultra-violet radiation. Do not sterilize the device or ECG cable with Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas.

Periodic Maintenance

Check the WAM, and the lead wires before each use to ensure they are not damaged or broken.

Disposal of Waste Materials

The WAM uses one AA battery and disposable monitoring electrodes. Disposal must be in accordance with the

following procedures:

Battery: applicable disposal or recycling standards

Electrodes: normal waste