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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3356-00 August 2006
Model 28-Z PROFlexx
®
Chair Cot
7 - MAINTENANCE
7.1 Maintenance Schedule
The cot requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow
a maintenance schedule. A sample maintenance record
sheet is provided on page 35. The table below represents
minimum intervals for maintenance.
When using maintenance products, follow the
manufacturers’ directions and read the manufacturers’
material safety data sheets. You can purchase a
recommended disinfectant from your Ferno distributor
or Ferno Customer Relations (page 33).
Maintenance
7.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning
Restraints
Remove restraints from the cot. Disinfect and clean the
restraints only as directed in the restraint users' manuals
provided with the restraints.
Additional, free manuals can be ordered from Ferno
Customer Relations (page 33).
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
WARNING
!
7.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning
the Mattresses
To disinfect:
Remove the upper and lower mattresses
from the cot. Apply disinfectant to the mattresses
following the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions
for application method and contact time.
To clean:
Use a soft cloth to wash the mattress with a
mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse the mattresses with clear water and hang them to
dry, or dry them with a towel.
7.4 Disinfecting and Cleaning the
Cot
To disinfect:
Remove restraints and mattresses. Apply
disinfectant to all surfaces following the disinfectant
manufacturer's instructions for application method and
contact time.
Ferno recommends inspecting the cot for obvious
damage as you disinfect it.
To clean:
Hand wash all parts of the cot with warm
water and a mild detergent.
Rinse with warm, clear water. Dry the cot with a towel
or allow it to air dry.
Important
Using abrasive cleaning compounds or
applicators on the cot can cause damage. Use
only non-abrasive cleaning compounds and
applicators on the cot.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can damage the cot. Use
caution when disinfecting and cleaning with
products containing these chemicals.
Important
Water under high pressure, or steam,
penetrates joints, flushes away lubricant, and
causes corrosion. Use caution when cleaning
moving parts such as joints and hinges.
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Disinfecting
(this page)
Cleaning
(this page)
Inspecting
(page 29)
Lubricating
(page 29)
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Minimum Intervals
For Basic Maintenance
Each Use
As Needed
Each Month
