After-Use; Storage; Re-Use; Disposal - Invacare Viscomixt User Manual

After-use

Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and removed with
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paper towels first.
▸ Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood, urine, faeces, sputum,
wound exudater and all other bodily secretions as soon as possible
using a 1% Chlorine Solution (10,000 ppm).
▸ Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth, and dry thoroughly.
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IMPORTANT
Polyurethane coated fabrics can absorb liquids for short
periods causing a temporary change to the polyurethane
characteristics. The mattress cover swells temporarily and
is more vulnerable to physical damage for a period after it is
completely surface dried, by which time it will revert to its
previous state.
▸ Dry the cover thoroughly.
WARNING
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▸ Remove contaminated foams from use.
CAUTION
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▸ Keep clear of open heat sources.
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IMPORTANT
▸ Do not use phenols, alcohols, bleaches, or other abrasive
materials.
Change covers
▸ Unzip the cover and remove it carefully from the foam core.
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IMPORTANT
▸ Ensure that the corners of the foam core are positioned
correctly into the corners of the cover. Ensure that the
visco elastic side of the foam is facing uppermost when
packed into its cover.
▸ Then close the zipper.
7 After-use

7.1 Storage

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IMPORTANT
▸ Store mattresses in a dry environment.
▸ Store mattresses within a protective cover.
▸ Store items in a flat state on clean, dry, off-flooring free
from 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.

7.2 Re-use

The product is suitable for repeated use. The number of times it can
be used depends on how often and in which way the product is used.
▸ Before reuse, clean the product thoroughly, see chapter 6.2 Cleaning
and care, page 8.

7.3 Disposal

The disposal and recycling of used devices and packaging must comply
with the applicable legal regulation.
▸ Ensure that the mattress is cleaned prior to disposal to avoid any
risk of contamination.
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