Cleaning The Microair 3500S System - Invacare MicroAIR 3500S Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the MicroAIR 3500S System

Before cleaning or disassembling the MicroAIR 3500S systems, check the underside
of the mattress folds for sharp objects such as scissors, needles, etc. These objects
should be removed and discarded before proceeding with further cleaning or
disassembly; otherwise injury or damage to the product may occur.
Because of potential risk of infectious exposure, cleaning with the patient on the bed
is not recommended.
All equipment should be inspected. Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient's
blood or other body fluids should be properly cleaned or removed.
Laundry workers should treat all soiledbedding as if it were contaminated with
pathogenic microorganisms.
NOTE: Refer to Troubleshooting on page 24.
1. Remove the bedding.
2. If necessary, inflate the mattress.
3. Ensure that the power unit is off.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
5. Ensure that the underside of the mattress is clear of all sharp objects.
6. Examine the surface of the power unit and mattress assembly components for visible
blood or body fluids.
7. Perform one of the following:
• If blood is present, decontaminate the product.
i. Remove all visible soil with disposable paper towels.
ii. Scrub the area with freshly prepared effective phenolic detergent disinfectant
solution.
• If blood is not present, remove any soil from the therapy pad with paper towels.
NOTE: If soiled, the cover should be removed, cleaned and decontaminated.
8. Using a clean sponge or paper towel, wipe down the therapy pad surface with a dilute
detergent solution of quaternary cleaner disinfectant or other germicidal detergent
solution.
9. Remove the therapy pad and launder it using the following methods:
• Presoak -
i. Place in a washing machine.
ii. Fill the tub with warm water (below 120°F).
iii. Add presoak disinfectant.
iv. Follow manufacturer's dilution directions.
Part No 9692006
SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
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