Cleaning Intervals; Cleaning Instructions; Disinfection Instructions - Invacare Essential Care User Manual

Invacare® Essential

5.2.2 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.
IMPORTANT!
– Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.

5.2.3 Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning Covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove cover for laundering.
2. Launder the cover with maximum temperature of 95 °C
using a diluted detergent solution (Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
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Drying Covers
1. Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment.
or
Tumble dry on a low temperature.
IMPORTANT!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before use.

5.2.4 Disinfection Instructions

Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
1. Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
2. Rinse the cover with clean water using a single-use
nonabrasive cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
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