Cleaning Intervals; Cleaning By Hand; Cleaning In Automatic Washing Systems - Invacare NordBed Ultra Service Manual

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IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used
must be effective, compatible with one
another and must protect the materials they
are used to clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise
in the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner,
acetone etc.) that changes the structure of
the plastic or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is
completely dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or
long-term care environments, follow your in-house
procedures.

6.3.2 Cleaning Intervals

IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.

6.3.3 Cleaning by hand

Electrical components
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Metal components
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Water may be pressurized, but not high pressure or
steam.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Wood (including textile straps on side rails, if existing)
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Textiles (including upholstery and mattresses)
See attached label on each product.
1657009-A

6.3.4 Cleaning in automatic washing systems

IMPORTANT!
Only certain components of the product tolerate
cleaning in automatic washing systems or with
high pressure cleaning equipment.
– The washability of the components must be
determined by authorized personnel.
– If the components cannot tolerate cleaning
in automatic washing systems, with high
pressure cleaning equipment or if it is unclear,
they must be cleaned by hand.
The IP classification determines the washability of a
electrical component. The IP classification of each electrical
component is stated on its serial label.
Electronics classified IPx4 and/or IPx6 may NOT be
washed with high-pressure cleaning equipment or in
an automatic washing system.
Electronics classified IPx6w can be washed with
high-pressure cleaning equipment or in an automatic
washing system.
Preparation
Before washing with high-pressure cleaning equipment or
in automatic washing systems, perform the following:
q
Remove all electronics not classified as IPx6w.
q
Remove power plug from mains.
q
Remove all textiles (including mattress and upholstery).
q
Remove all wooden parts.
q
Remove aluminium side rails.
q
Make sure all plugs on the bed are placed in their
sockets during washing.
q
Protected all disconnected (loose) plugs with plastic
covers and all empty sockets e.g. with blind plugs.
q
Run the actuators all the way down/in to prevent
them from calcium sedimentation and corrosion.
q
Place the bed in one of the following ways:
– Placed on its castors
– Placed on the side on a trolley
Washing
Max temp: 70 °C
Solvent/ chemicals: Cleaning solution with pH 5 - 8
Max. Duration: 2 min
Max pressure: 8 Bar, with a nozzle distance of 30 cm
from part
Rinsing/ flushing
Max temp: 85 °C
Solvent/ chemicals: Rinsing solution with pH 5 - 8
Max. Duration: 20 sec
Max pressure: 8 Bar, with a nozzle distance of 30 cm
from part
Drying
Method: In washing system or drying cabinet
Max temp: 50 °C
Max. Duration: 10 min
Alternatively, let the bed dry in room temperature.
Depending on the placement of the bed, perform one of
the following procedures, to allow the water to run out
of the tubes:
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