21
General Lift Care
How often the following actions are taken depends on
how often the equipment is used, please refer to the
“Preventive maintenance schedule”
in the “
Care and
preventive maintenance”
section.
Unless otherwise stated, begin once a week and then rely
on experience to decide how often it is necessary in the
future.
Cleaning
For cleaning your lift, equipment and accessories wipe
down with a damp cloth using warm water to which a
mild detergent has been added. Take extra care with
areas that may trap dust or dirt.
Disinfection
To disinfect the device, clean the equipment first, then
wipe it using a solution containing one of the compatible
disinfectants below:
1
Bare metal parts may discolor after repeated contact
with alcohol isopropyl, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide and
peracetic acid.
2
Switch panel may discolor after repeated contact with
alcohol isopropyl, hydrogen peroxide and phenols.
Disinfection methods should comply with the local or
national guidelines (Decontamination of Medical
Devices), depending on the Healthcare Facility or
country of use. If uncertain, consult local Infection
Control specialist.
Warning:
It is recommended that Arjo Patient lifts,
equipment, accessories and slings are
regularly cleaned. If the slings, lifts and
equipment needs cleaning, or are
suspected of being contaminated, follow
the cleaning and/or disinfection
procedures recommended below, before
re-using the equipment. This is especially
important when using the same equipment
for another patient, to minimise the risk of
cross infection.
Warning:
Cleaning and disinfection
products must be used in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions and
suitable eye, hand and clothing protection
must be worn at all times when handling
disinfectants.
Warning:
The lift should be cleaned
before it is used by another patient.
Caution:
Do not over wet areas of the
product which could cause problems with
electrical components or internal
corrosion.
If a hot air dryer is used to dry the lift, the
temperature must not exceed 80°C
(176°F).
Do not use petroleum based solvents or
similar, since this may damage plastic
parts.
DISINFECTANTS
Sara Plus
Alcohol isopropyl
70%
X
1,2
Chlorine
1% (10,000 ppm)
X
1
Hydrogen peroxide
1.5%
X
1,2
Peracetic acid
0.25% (2,500 ppm)
X
1
Phenolic
1.56% (15,600 ppm)
X
2
Quaternary ammonium
0.28%
(2,800 ppm)
X
Caution:
Do not use any disinfectant
on any electrical connector.
A rubbing action is necessary when using
wipes to promote effective disinfection of
the surfaces.
Note:
Check that the lift can be propelled in a
normal manner, making sure that the
castors roll and swivel freely. Clean with
water. (the function can be affected by
soap, hair, dust and chemicals from floor
cleaning).
Note:
Cleaning and disinfection
