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5. Cleaning
The Mattress
The mattress should be cleaned on the bed weekly using a damp soft cloth and
mild detergent. If top cover or base cover becomes grossly soiled, put on clean
gloves, plastic gown and eye protection before removing top and base covers and
disposing according to standard hospital procedures for contaminated waste and
replace with clean covers. The mattress should check and clean each time before
use or once a week.
Covers can be washed and thermally disinfected in a washing machine by
following below procedure: (Never use phenol based cleaning solutions).
Industrial
Domestic
Tumble Drying or Tunnel Drying is not recommended.
Mattress Cells can be wiped over with a solution of sodium hypochlorite1000ppm
or any other non-phenolic germicidal solution.
The Master Control Unit
SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE PUMP AND DISCONNECT THE
POWER CORD FROM THE MAIN SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING AND INSPECTION
The pump unit should also be cleaned weekly using a damp soft cloth and mild
detergent.
The pump casing is manufactured from ABS plastic and if the case is soiled the
pump can be wiped down with a sodium hypochlorite solution to dilution of
1000ppm or any EPA- approved hospital grade disinfectant. (Do not use phenol
based cleaning solution).
The air filter should also be cleaned and checked as often as possible at a
minimum of every six months. Air Filter can be removed by pinching center of
the filter and pulling outward from the back of the control unit.
Break washes
Main washes
Main washes
Extraction
Cold Rinses
Extraction
Pre-wash
Main Wash
Extraction
Cold Rinses
Extraction
Caution
8
Cold
60°C (140°F)
70°C (158°F)
Cold
70°C (158°F)
10 minutes
6 minutes
10 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
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