Invacare Essential Care User Manual page 5

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.
NOTICE!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
Disinfection Instructions
NOTICE!
– Only use disinfectants and methods approved
by your local infection control institution and
follow your local infection control policy.
– Follow your local decontamination protocols.
Disinfecting Covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
NOTICE!
Failure in disinfection process may result in the
accumulation of reagent that could damage the
polyurethane coating, react with the bed frame,
or negate the biocompatibility results.
– Ensure that all cleaning agents, and disinfectants,
are thoroughly rinsed off.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
1. Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
2. Rinse the cover thoroughly with clean water using a
single use nonabrasive cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
NOTICE!
Heavy soilage
Where the mattress is badly soiled, we
recommend cleaning with a dilute cleaning
solution at maximum temperature in the washing
machine (see product label).
– Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids e.g., 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.
WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
Autoclaving Covers
Autoclave the cover at 110 °C.
NOTICE!
– Make sure the cover is outstretched (not
folded).
– Do not place covers on top of each other.
7 Technical Data
7.1 General Data
The mattresses are available in various sizes, depending on the market. Contact your Invacare distributor for detailed information.
Local requirements / certification a vailable u pon r equest f rom I nvacare distributor.
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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.
NOTICE!
– 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
NOTICE!
– Store mattresses in a dry environment.
– Store mattresses within a protective cover.
– Store items on clean, dry (off-floor) surface with
no sharp edges to avoid any possible damage.
– Never store other items on top of a mattress.
– Do not store mattresses next to radiators or
other heating devices.
– Protect mattresses from direct sunlight.
6.2 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 4 .
Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the
product.
If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the
product.
6.3 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.
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