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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 using the mattress system changes
• 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 liquid.
7.1.2 Cells
Disinfect by wiping using regular cleaning and disinfection agents (including ethanol solu-
tions 60–80%, chlorine solutions max. 1,000ppm).
The cells can also be disinfected by washing them at a temperature of 70°C.
Dry at room temperature.
7.1.3 Medicase
®
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
