Invacare Propad Overlay User Manual page 4

Invacare® Propad®
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.
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 as stated
on product label, using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
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.
Disinfection Instructions
Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users.
Also look up your country's recommended
disinfectants and methods.
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.
Heavy soilage
Where the product is badly soiled, we recommend
cleaning with a dilute cleaning solution at 95 °C
in the washing machine.
– Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood,
urine, faeces, sputum, wound exudate and all
other bodily secretions as soon as possible using
a suitable detergent.
– Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and
removed with paper towels first.
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5.3 Replacing Cover
1. Unzip cover and remove it carefully from foam insert.
2. Place new cover onto foam insert.
3. Close zipper.
IMPORTANT!
– Ensure that the corners of the foam insert are
positioned correctly into the corners of the
cover.
– Ensure that the castellated foam is facing
upwards when inserted into its cover.
WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
6 After Use
6.1 Storage
IMPORTANT!
– Store overlays in a dry environment.
– Store overlays within a protective cover.
– Store items on clean, dry surface free from
sharp edges to avoid any possible damage.
– Never store other items on top of a overlay.
– Do not store overlays next to radiators or other
heating devices.
– Protect overlays from direct sunlight.
1. Refer to the storage and shipping conditions in section
7.3 Environmental Parameters, page 5 .
6.2 Disposal
Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product
through your recycling facility at its end of life.
Disassemble the product and its components, so the different
materials can be separated and recycled individually.
The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging
must comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling
in each country. Contact your local waste management
company for information.
6.3 Reconditioning
This product is suitable for reuse. To recondition the product
for a new user, carry out the following actions:
• Inspection
• Cleaning and disinfection
For detailed information, see 5 Maintenance, page 3 .
Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the
product.
If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the
product.
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