How To Clean Interacoustics Products; Concerning Repair - Interacoustics AD629 Gebrauchsanweisung

AD629 Instructions for Use - US
Calibration procedure is available in service manual which is available on request.
NOTICE
Great care should be exercised by the handling of earphones and other transducers, as mechanical
shock may cause change of calibration.

4.2 How to clean Interacoustics products

If the surface of the instrument or parts of it are contaminated, it can be cleaned using a soft cloth
moistened with a mild solution of water and dish washing cleaner or similar. The use of organic solvents
and aromatic oils must be avoided. Always disconnect the USB cable during the cleaning process, and be
careful that no fluid is entering the inside of the instrument or the accessories.
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Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from power
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Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution to clean all exposed surfaces
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Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the metal parts inside the earphones / headphones
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Do not autoclave, sterilize or immerse the instrument or accessory in any fluid
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Do not use hard or pointed objects to clean any part of the instrument or accessory
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Do not let parts that have been in contact with fluids dry before cleaning
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Rubber ear-tips or foam ear-tips are single use components
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Ensure isopropyl alcohol does not come into contact with any screens on the instruments
Recommended cleaning and disinfection solutions:
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Warm water with mild, nonabrasive cleaning solution (soap)
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70% isopropyl alcohol
Procedure:
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Clean the instrument by wiping outer case with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in cleaning
solution
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Clean cushions and patient hand switch and other parts with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in
cleaning solution
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Make sure not to get moisture in the speaker portion of the earphones and similar parts

4.3 Concerning repair

Interacoustics is only considered to be responsible for the validity of the CE marking, effects on safety,
reliability and performance of the equipment if:
1. assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications or repairs are carried out by
authorised persons,
2. a 1 year service interval is maintained
3. the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the appropriate requirements, and
4. the equipment is used by authorised personnel in accordance with the documentation supplied by
Interacoustics.
It is important that the customer (agent) fills out the RETURN REPORT every time a problem arises and
sends it to Interacoustics, 10393 West 70
every time an instrument is returned to Interacoustics. (This of course also applies in the unthinkable
worst case of death or serious deterioration to patient or user).
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Street, Eden Prairie, MN 5534,USA. This should also be done
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