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7 Maintenance and storage
7.1 Cleaning
The mattress system must be cleaned in accordance with these instructions whenever
• there is suspicion that any part of the mattress system is contaminated
• there is visible dirt or secretions on the cover
• the patient is changed to another
• before maintenance and repair
Do not clean the plastic parts of the mattress system using solvents,
phenols or clean alcohols.
If the cover or cells are exposed to urea (sweat and urine) for a pro-
longed period, the molecular structure of polyurethane may break
down, damaging the cover or the cells. Clean the cover and/or cells
immediately if exposed to urea.
7.1.1 Controller and tube system
Disinfect by wiping using regular cleaning and disinfection agents (including ethanol solu-
tions 60–80%, chlorine solutions max. 1,000 ppm).
Dry at room temperature.
Do not immerse the controller in any liquid.
7.1.2 Cells
Disinfect by wiping using regular cleaning and disinfection agents (including ethanol solu-
tions 60–80%, chlorine solutions max. 1,000 ppm).
The cells can also be disinfected by washing them at 70 °C.
Dry at room temperature.
7.1.3 Medicase
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hygiene cover
Primary cleaning recommendation
•
Wipe the cover with a cleaning and, if necessary, disinfecting cleaning agent
•
Maximum chlorine content 2,000 ppm, in occasional use max. 5,000 ppm,
ethanol solutions max. 60–80% (pH≈10)
•
Avoid corrosive agents
•
When using corrosive agents, rinse by wiping with clean water and then dry
Machine wash
• Open the zipper and turn the cover so that the textile sides are facing out
• Recommended heat disinfection 10 min at 70 °C
