Invacare Softform Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 5

NOTICE!
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.),
abrasive cleaning agents or solvents (cellulose
thinner, acetone etc.). We recommend a mild
detergent.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance 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.
NOTICE!
– Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove cover for laundering.
2. Launder the cover with maximum temperature as stated
on product label, using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
NOTICE!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
Drying Covers
1. Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment.
or
Tumble dry on a low temperature.
NOTICE!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
Disinfection Instructions
NOTICE!
– Only use disinfectants and methods approved
by your local infection control institution and
follow your local infection control policy.
– Follow your local decontamination protocols.
Disinfecting Covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
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NOTICE!
Failure in disinfection process may result in the
accumulation of reagent that could damage the
polyurethane coating, react with the bed frame,
or negate the biocompatibility results.
– Ensure that all cleaning agents, and disinfectants,
are thoroughly rinsed off.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
1. Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
2. Rinse the cover thoroughly with clean water using a
single use nonabrasive cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
NOTICE!
Heavy soilage
Where the mattress is badly soiled, we
recommend cleaning with a dilute cleaning
solution at maximum temperature in the washing
machine (see product label).
– Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids e.g., blood,
urine, faeces, sputum, wound exudate and all
other bodily secretions as soon as possible using
a suitable detergent.
– Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and
removed with paper towels first.
WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
Autoclaving Covers
Autoclave the cover at 110 °C.
NOTICE!
– Make sure the cover is outstretched (not
folded).
– Do not place covers on top of each other.
5.3 Replacing Cover
1. Unzip cover and remove it carefully from foam insert.
2. Place new cover onto foam insert.
3. Close zipper.
NOTICE!
– Ensure that the corners of the foam insert are
positioned correctly into the corners of the
cover.
– Ensure that the castellated foam is facing
upwards when inserted into its cover.
WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
6 After Use
6.1 Storage
NOTICE!
– Store mattresses in a dry environment.
– Store mattresses within a protective cover.
– Store items on clean, dry (off-floor) surface with
no sharp edges to avoid any possible damage.
– Never store other items on top of a mattress.
– Do not store mattresses next to radiators or
other heating devices.
– Protect mattresses from direct sunlight.
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