Cleaning; Hand Switch Cleaning And Disinfecting Instructions; Approved Cleaners - GE AMX 4+ Manual

GE Healthcare

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Satisfactory equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially trained on x−ray apparatus. GE

Healthcare is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability, and performance only if the following conditions are

met:

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The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local codes.

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All assembly operations, extensions, re−adjustments, modifications, or repairs are carried out by GE

Healthcare authorized service representatives.

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The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use. Refer to Direction 2166913−1EN,

AMX−4+ Operating Manual, or Direction 2166911−100, AMX−4+ International Operation, for proper

operating procedures.

GE Healthcare, and its associates, maintain a worldwide organization of stations from which one may obtain

skilled x−ray service. If desired, arrangements can usually be made to furnish preventive and/or emergency

service on a contract basis. A GE Healthcare representative will be glad to discuss this plan.

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The AMX−4+ should be cleaned frequently, particularly if corroding chemicals are present. Use a cloth slightly

moistened in warm, soapy water to clean all surfaces. Wipe with a cloth slightly moistened in clean water. Do not

use cleaners or solvents of any kind. They may remove markings and could damage the finish and plastic covers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − Before you Begin

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Disconnect the hand switch cord from the body of the hand switch before performing the maintenance / cleaning

procedures

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Never use solvents or flammable solutions to clean the hand switch

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Never use a dripping cloth (or) immerse hand switch in water or cleaning solutions

INSTRUCTIONS

Use a cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild soap) to clean the hand switch.

The cleaners listed below are approved for cleaning the hand switch:

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Bleach − 50% mix with water (5−8% household Bleach)

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Glutaraldehyde <5%

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Polyethylene Glycol <20% (tested as Cidex Plus 28)

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Isopropyl Alcohol 70% concentration

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Hydrogen Peroxide 15−40% concentration

Only trained and qualified personnel should be permitted access to the internal

parts of this equipment.

Never use cleaners or solvents of any kind if you are uncertain of the nature of the

cleaning agent. The hand switch should be cleaned using EPA cleared and EPA

registered high−level disinfecting agents.

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AMX−4+ PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MODELS: 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938

DIRECTION 2173227−100