EDAN F6 User manual - 13.2 Cleaning

F Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual                        Maintenance and Cleaning 

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1) Clean the recorder platen with a lint-free cloth dampened in soap/water solution. 

2) Wipe the thermal array using a cotton swab moistened with 70% Isopropyl alcohol-based 

solution. 

3) Check that the paper sensing mechanism is free of dust. 

WARNING

Switch off the monitor and remove the power cord prior to recorder cleaning. 

13.1.6 Maintaining the Battery 

It is required to follow the instructions in this user manual during installation, storage and 

maintenance of the battery. 

When the battery is charged, used or stored, keep it away from objects or materials with static 

electric charges. 

The recommended charge temperature range is from 0 ºC (+32 ºF) to +40 ºC (+104 ºF). Do not 

exceed this range. 

When not using battery for an extended period, remove it from the monitor and store it in a place 

with low humidity and low temperature. 

Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the monitor uses the battery becomes much shorter than 

usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace it with a new one the same as the one provided or 

recommended by the manufacturer. 

13.2 Cleaning 

In order to avoid infection, clean and disinfect the monitor and accessories after each use. 

13.2.1 Cleaning of Monitor 

and Base Station

Regular cleaning of the monitor enclosure and the screen is strongly recommended. 

WARNING

1  Unplug the monitor 

and the base station 

from the AC power source and detach all 

accessories before cleaning. Do not immerse the unit in water or allow liquids to enter 

the case.

2  If liquid is splashed on or into the main unit inadvertently, or enters the conduit, stop 

using the monitor and contact the manufacturer for service immediately. 

The solutions recommended for monitor cleaning are: mild near neutral detergent, ethanol 75% 

and isopropanol 70%. 

Clean the monitor 

and the base station

 enclosure with soft cloth and diluent non-caustic 

detergents recommended above. 

Clean the screen 

and the charging point in the docking slot 

with a dry soft cloth.