Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Disinfecting And Cleaning The Restraints; Disinfecting And Cleaning The Mattress - Ferno POWERFlexx User Manual

POWERFlexx
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9.1 Maintenance Schedule

The cot requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow
a maintenance schedule. A sample maintenance record
sheet is provided on page 43. The table at right
represents minimum intervals for maintenance.
When using maintenance products, follow the
manufacturers' directions and read the manufacturers'
material safety data sheets. You can purchase a
recommended disinfectant from your Ferno distributor
or Ferno Customer Relations (page 41).
9.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning
the Restraints
Remove restraints from the cot. Disinfect and clean only
as directed in the restraint users' manuals provided with
the restraints. Additional, free manuals can be ordered
from Ferno Customer Relations (page 41).
9.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning
the Mattress
1. Remove the mattress from the cot.
2. To disinfect, wipe the mattress with disinfectant,
following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Wash the mattress with warm, soapy water and a
soft cloth.
4. Rinse the mattress with clear water.
5. Hang to dry or dry with a towel.

9.4 Disinfecting the Cot

Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant. Follow the
disinfectant manufacturer's directions. Ferno
recommends you inspect the cot for damage as you
disinfect it.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3310-01 May 2005

9 - MAINTENANCE

Disinfecting (pages 33-34)
Cleaning (pages 33-34)
Waxing (page 34)
Inspecting (page 34)
Lubricating (page 35)
Charging Batteries (page 36)
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can cause damage.
Disinfect and clean only with products that do
not contain these chemicals.
Minimum
Maintenance Intervals
WARNING
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Important
Maintenance
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