Cover
• The cover can be cleaned by hand. To do this, use a
moist (not wet) cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
• You can detach the cover using the zipper and wash
it at a max. temperature of 60° using a household
detergent.
• Do not dry the mattress cover in the dryer.
Note! If the Med Aire DuoWave is machine-washed
and -disinfected, a validated and automated method
according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and/
or the Association for Applied Hygiene (VAH) is
necessary.
Reuse/patient change
• In the case of reuse/patient change, the Med
Aire DuoWave must be disinfected and cleaned
according to a validated method recognized by the
Robert Koch Institute.
• During processing, take note of the medical device
law, the "Guidelines for the Processing of Medical
Devices" as well as the "Guidelines for Hospital
Hygiene and Infection Prevention" of the Robert
Koch Institute.
Maintenance, service and storage
Maintenance
This product is subject to the Medical Device Law
(MPG) and the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance
(MPBetreibV). Internationally, the respective valid
national regulations apply.
The functionality and proper condition must be checked
before each use.
The following points must be regularly checked:
• Check power cord and plug for wear and damage.
• Check the housing of the unit for damage.
•
Check the alternation between air supply and
ventilation in each air chamber circuit. This alternation
occurs approx. every 10 min.
• Check all hoses and connections for leaks, kinks and
breakage.
• Check all LEDs which must light up in their respective
function.
Please contact your specialist dealer if you identify any
damage or defects.
During all visual inspections and maintenance, the unit
must be disconnected from the power supply.
Testing and assessments must be performed and
documented by suitable technical staff in accordance
with DIN EN 62353.
Transport function
Remove the hose system from the unit and promptly
close it with the attached cap. Now the mattress is in
transport mode. To return to normal operation, remove
the cap on the connection hose and connect it back to
the unit and start the unit.
Note: No patient should be positioned on the system
when it is in transport mode!
Power failure
In the event of a power failure, set the system to transport
mode. See section on transport function.
Alarm function
Low pressure
The "Low Pressure" LED is lit whenever the unit detects
too little air in the cells. An acoustic signal sounds at the
same time. Once the set pressure has been reached in
the cells again, the display goes out and the acoustic
signal stops.
Important: During the filling phase, the "Low Pressure"
LED is lit; once the pressure in the air chambers has
reached the set user weight, the "Low Pressure" LED
goes out.
Cleaning, disinfection and care
Unit
• Before cleaning, disconnect the unit from the power
supply. During cleaning, ensure that no liquids/
cleaning solutions come into contact with the plug.
• The unit should not be saturated or soaked.
• The unit may be cleaned by hand. To do this, use a
moist (not wet) cloth and a mild household cleaning
and disinfectant solution.
• Do not use any solutions which contain phenol or
abrasive cleaners. This can corrode the surface of the
unit.
• Allow the unit to dry thoroughly.
• Perform a function test after the device is thoroughly
dry.
Mattress overlay system
The mattress overlay system should not be saturated or
soaked*, however it can be cleaned by hand. To do this,
use a moist (not wet) cloth and a mild standard cleaning
and disinfectant solution.
* There is a risk of liquid getting into the cell chambers
and hoses.
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Instructions for use Med Aire DuoWave
