6 Maintenance
6.1 Inspection
It is recommended to check mattresses (air cells and cover)
for strike-through (this may include fluid ingress, stains, rips
or damage) after the release of each patient or after each
period of use by a suitably qualified and competent person.
Check mattresses
1. Unzip the cover completely.
2. Check for any staining on the white underside of the
cover.
3. Check for any staining on the interior air cells.
4. Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local
authority procedure.
6.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
6.2.1 General safety information
CAUTION!
Risk of contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
CAUTION!
Risk of electric shock and product damage
– Switch off the device and disconnect from
mains, if applicable.
– When cleaning electronic components consider
their protection class regarding water ingress.
– Make sure that no water splashes to the plug
or the wall outlet.
– Do not touch the power socket with wet hands.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
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Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
IMPORTANT!
– Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.
6.2.2 Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT!
– The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing plants, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
A cleaning record should be kept as part of cleaning
the system.
Cleaning control unit
1. Wipe down the control unit casing and hose fittings with
a damp cloth and suitable detergent.
2. Using a nylon brush, gently clean all crevices as they
can harbor microorganisms.
3. Wipe off the control unit casing and hose fittings with a
damp cloth to remove all detergent.
4. Air dry all treated surfaces.
Cleaning hangers
1. Wipe down the exterior of the hangers periodically,
using a damp cloth and suitable detergent.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove all covers for laundering.
2. Launder the covers with maximum temperature as
stated on product label, using a diluted detergent
solution (Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
Drying covers
1. Hang covers from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment or tumble dry on a low heat setting.
IMPORTANT!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
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