Invacare® NordBed™ Essential
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used
must be effective, compatible with one
another and must protect the materials they
are used to clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise
in the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner,
acetone etc.) that changes the structure of
the plastic or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is
completely dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or
long-term care environments, follow your in-house
procedures.
5.3.2 Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
5.3.3 Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT!
– The product does not tolerate cleaning
in automatic washing systems, with
high-pressure cleaning equipment or steam.
Electrical components
•
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
•
Max. temperature: 40 °C
•
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
•
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Metal components
•
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
•
Max. temperature: 40 °C
•
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
•
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Metal components may also be cleaned with
pressurized water, but not high pressure or steam.
Wood
(including textile straps on side rails, if existing)
•
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
•
Max. temperature: 40 °C
•
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning
agents and water.
•
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Textiles
(including upholstery and mattresses)
•
See attached label on each product.
5.3.4 Disinfection instructions
Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users.
In domestic care
Method: Follow the application notes for the used
disinfectant and wipe-disinfect all accessible surfaces.
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant.
Drying: Allow the product to air-dry.
In clinical and long term care
Follow your in-house disinfection procedures and only use
the disinfectants and methods specified therein.
5.4 Control Unit
The control unit is placed underneath the mattress support
platform near the foot end of the bed.
1.
To open the control unit, turn the lock 90 degrees
counter-clockwise and remove the lid.
2.
To close the control unit, place the lid and turn the
lock 90 degrees clockwise.
The sockets inside the control unit are labeled with
symbols, indicating where to connect the respective plugs.
Additionally, the sockets for the actuators are labeled with
colors matching the color coding on the actuator cables.
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