Maintenance; Inspection (Multiple Use); Cleaning And Care - Invacare Softform Premier Active 2 User Manual

7 Maintenance

7.1 Inspection (multiple use)

It is recommended that the mattress is checked (foam, air insert and
cover) for strike-through (this may include fluid ingress, stains, rips or
damage) after the release of each patient, after ending of the period
of use or on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs
first) by a suitably qualified and competent person.
Check mattress (multiple use)
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 foam.
4. Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local authority
procedure.
5. Remove mains power and check audible sounder operates.
6. Visually inspect mains cord for signs of damage or wear.

7.2 Cleaning and care

IMPORTANT!
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be
effective, compatible with one another and must protect
the materials they are used to clean.
– For further information on decontamination in health
care environments, please refer to 'The National
Institute for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infection
Control www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local
infection control policy.
Cleaning Handle
1. The exterior of the Handle can be periodically wiped using a
cloth dampened with disinfectant.
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Cleaning control unit
WARNING!
Electrical shock hazard!
– Ensure the control unit is disconnected from the
mains electricity supply before cleaning.
– Do not spray disinfectant directly on to the control
unit, or immerse the control unit in any type of liquid.
This could result in a severe electrical hazard as this
equipment has no protection against ingress of water.
– This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence
of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
1. Wipe all controls, pump casing and hose fittings with a quaternary
disinfectant solution.
2. Using a nylon brush, gently clean all crevices as they can harbor
microorganisms.
3. Air dry all treated surfaces.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove all covers for laundering.
2. Launder the covers with the recommended temperature at
80 °C using a diluted detergent solution (Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause shrinkage.
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