Section Ix - Cleaning Instructions; Section X - Troubleshooting - Covidien Genius 2 Manual De Instrucciones

Section IX - Cleaning Instructions

Caution: Do not immerse the checker/calibrator, cables, or power cord in water or other cleaning solution; clean using a damp
(not wet) cloth. Failure to follow cleaning procedures described herein could result in hazards to users.
As with any AC powered electrical device, care must be taken to prevent liquid from entering the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator to avoid electrical
shock hazard, fire hazard, or damage to electrical components.
General Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning of the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator may be performed as follows:
• First, unplug the Genius™ Checker/Calibrator from power source. Never clean the device while connected to the mains supply.
• A mild detergent should be used for general cleaning of outside surfaces. Also, a cloth damped with isopropyl alcohol can be used to clean
the unit. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Avoid excess moisture around the target assemblies and the electrical connectors.
• Do not attempt to clean the target below the rubber flaps.
• Do not clean the target nests or flaps with alcohol.
• If target is suspected to be dirty or damaged, contact customer service to have the unit sent to a service facility.
If there is any doubt about the compatibility of a cleaning agent with part of this equipment or its materials contact
Covidien customer service (See Section XI).

Section X - Troubleshooting

Some of the common problems are as follows:
Problem
Genius™ Checker / Calibrator will not
power up
Test report does not write to USB
flash drive
Multiple Genius™ Thermometers
fail recalibration
Error 2 or Error 3 repeatedly appears
Error 6 repeatedly appears while testing
the same Genius™ Thermometer
Genius™ Thermometer seems to read high
or low following a successful recalibration
Genius Checker/Calibrator
TM
Probable Cause
Genius™ Checker / Calibrator not receiving AC power
Blown fuse
USB flash drive not formatted
USB flash drive write protected
USB flash drive does not contain enough free memory space
USB flash drive incompatible with Genius™ Checker/Calibrator
Genius™ Checker / Calibrator has not had enough time to detect the
newly inserted USB flash drive
Probe cover stuck in one of the blackbody targets
Dirty probe cover
Dirty thermometer lens
Genius™ Thermometer not seated correctly
Genius™ Thermometers, probe covers, and/or checker/calibrator not
at room temperature.
Residue present on pins of connector on the cable or on the pads of
Genius™ Thermometer board in battery compartment, interfering
with electrical contact.
Potential power consumption issue with Genius™ Thermometer
Probe cover reused during calibration check / recalibration
Corrections
Check AC power connections
Replace fuse
Use PC or laptop to format flash drive
Use PC or laptop to turn off write protection
Use PC or laptop to delete unnecessary items or use different USB flash drive
Use different USB flash drive
Retry write process
Remove probe cover from blackbody target using small needle-nose pliers or
hemostats. Do not scratch the interior surface of the target.
Use a new probe cover for each reading. Do not re-use a probe cover.
Probe covers should never be touched by hand.
Clean the thermometer lens per the instructions in the Genius™ operating manual.
Ensure that the Genius™ Thermometer is completely seated in the target and at the
proper angle.
Ensure that the Genius™ Thermometers, probe covers, and/or checker/ calibrator
have had enough time to equilibrate to room temperature before proceeding.
Clean pins of cable connector or pads of thermometer board with a cotton
swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Allow the isopropyl alcohol to evaporate fully
before continuing.
Repeat calibration check / recalibration with a different Genius™ Thermometer and
return problem thermometer for factory servicing.
Repeat calibration check / recalibration using a new probe cover prior to every
target insertion during the process.
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