Transport; Safety Information; Transport Mode; Maintenance - Invacare Softform Premier Active 2 User Manual

Transport

5 Transport

5.1 Safety information

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IMPORTANT
▸ Take care when handling mattresses to ensure no damage
to the cover. It is recommended that two people life/carry
mattresses.
▸ Avoid contact with jewellery, nails, abrasive surfaces etc.
▸ Do not drag mattresses.
▸ Avoid contact with wall, door frames, door catches or locks
etc.
▸ Do not transport in roll cages unless completely protected
from the sharp edges of the cage.

5.2 Transport Mode

If it is necessary to move the bed or mattress simply.
▸ Turn off power supply.
▸ Disconnect pump lead (if necessary the air hose).
▸ When system is ready to reactivate following
chapter 3.2, page 8.
Air supply hose should be stored by attaching fastener at foot of the
mattress.
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Maintenance

6.1 Inspection

Check mattresses (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 mattresses
▸ Unzip the cover completely.
▸ Check for any staining on the white underside of the cover.
▸ Check for any staining on the interior foam.
▸ Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local authority
procedure.

6.2 Cleaning and Care

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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 decon-
tamination in Healthcare Environments, please refer to 'The
National Institute for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infec-
tion Control www.nice.org.uk/CG002 and your local infection
control policy.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
▸ Remove all covers for laundering.
▸ Launder the covers with the recommended temperature between
60 and 80 °C using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
!
IMPORTANT
Washing at higher temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Drying covers
▸ Hang mattress 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 covers thoroughly before re-fitting to the mattress.
Softform ® Premier Active 2 Mattresses
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