Cleaning And Disinfection; Maintenance And Servicing - Invacare Etude User Manual

14. Cleaning and disinfection

Remove the mains plug from the socket before cleaning.
The Etude bed does not tolerate cleaning in an automatic washing plant or using water-jet based cleaning
equipment.
The bed should be washed down using a sponge, cloth or brush. Use ordinary household cleaning agents.
When disinfecting only use spray or wiping methods. Only officially recognized disinfectants must be used.
Dry the bed after cleaning.
Never use acids, alkalines or solvents such as acetone or cellulose thinner.
The hand control box, motors and control may be washed with brush and water, but not with pressurized water.
All plugs must be installed during washing of the bed.
If the backrest is raised be careful not to lower it unintentionally, as there is a risk of entrapment between the
backrest and the top frame.

15. Maintenance and servicing

Service and maintenance of the Etude may only be performed by personnel who have received the necessary
instruction or training.
With normal daily use, service must be carried out according to the service schedule after 2 years use and
thereafter every second year.
When moving the bed, service must be carried out according to the service schedule.
When using Flex or Karin bed ends, which are made of a flexible type of tree it will be necessary to tighten the
hexagon head screws at regular intervals other than described in the user manual.
Check the bed and particularly the the cables, plugs and the condition of the siderails
after each use.
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