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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Warning
Specialty active and reactive support surfaces are designed to redistribute pressure and reduce shearing/
friction forces against the patients’skin. Patient migration is possible due to the nature of these products.
Always ensure the patient is positioned properly within the confines of the bed and specialty system.
Note
It is important to follow these procedures before using the system or between patient use.
Control Unit (14530P or 14360XP)
Caution
DO NOT immerse or soak the control unit in any water or fluids.
DO NOT spray any cleaning solution directly on the surface of the control unit.
DO NOT use a Phenolic based cleaning solution as this may cause damage to the case.
1) UNPLUG the control unit from its power source prior to cleaning.
2) Check for external damage and move the control unit to the cleaning area.
3) Place the control unit on a work surface and wipe the outside of the case with a clean cloth to remove
any dust or particles. Make sure all areas are clean (top and bottom, both sides).
4) Spray cloth with cleaning solution and clean faceplate and control unit casing. DO NOT allow excess
cleaning solution on faceplate or control panel. (If solution gets inside, damage will occur.)
a. quaternary ammonium solution may be used.
5) After the control unit is thoroughly cleaned and dried, proceed to plug in the control unit and test for normal
functioning.
6) Unplug the control unit and store with proper identification tag until needed for use.
7) Avoid long exposure to sunlight.
Mattress
8) Remove any soiled or used bedding.
9) Examine the mattress for visible soilage of bodily fluids.
10) If no disinfection is required, brush off or wipe down all surfaces of the cover sheet with soap and
water before wetting with any liquid disinfectant.
11) If disinfection is required, follow the procedure below:
a. Use rubber gloves and eye protection.
b. Unzip the top cover from the mattress.
c. Prepare detergent/disinfectant solution (registered by the EPA recommended) according to
the preparation recommended for correct use-dilution.
