K-3 & K-4 Series Owner’s Manual
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CLEANING PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Before attempting to clean the control unit, turn off and disconnect the power cord from the power
source.
WARNING: DO NOT HEAT, STEAM AUTOCLAVE, OR IMMERSE THE CONTROL UNIT IN LIQUIDS
Control Unit:
1.
Wear eye goggles and protective gloves before starting the cleaning procedure.
2.
The following germicidal detergents / disinfectants are recommended by the EPA as hospital disinfectants.
a. Johnson Wax, Virex 128, EPA Registration Number 47371-130-4822.
b. Quaternary Detergent-Disinfectant by
Airkem Professional Products, Division of
Ecolab, Inc., Ecolab Center, St. Paul,
Minnesota. EPA registration number: EPA
# 42964-5.
c. Hi-Tor Germicidal Detergent by Huntington
Laboratories, Inc. Huntington, Indiana.
EPA registration number: EPA # 303-91.
Note: A spray bottle of fresh disinfectant / detergent solution should be prepared daily to clean the
control unit.
3.
Prepare the required amount of solution by following the preparation instructions provided with the germicidal
detergent /disinfectant solution.
4.
Pour required amount into a spray bottle.
5.
Use a brush or cloth to wipe off dust. If necessary, spray the exterior of the top and the bottom enclosures, power
cord and the cord plug with the prepared disinfectant / detergent solution. Using a damp cloth, wipe down the
sprayed surface cleanly.
Note: Do not spray excess amount of solution on the control unit.
6. Once the control unit is clean, wipe the unit, power cord, cord receptacle, and the cord plug with a clean dry cloth.
7. Place the control unit to dry in a cool, dry area for an hour before operating or storing the unit. If the control unit is
not used immediately, place the control unit in a plastic bag and store it in a storage area.
8. After the cleaning operations are completed, remove and dispose the protective gloves appropriately. Wash your
hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap.
Air Mattress
:
WARNING:
To prevent damage, please remove the Auto Fowler sensor (if present) from the base of the
mattress before laundering. The Auto Fowler sensor is located in a small pocket inside the base
of the mattress located on the patient’s right hand side, 12-15 inches from the head end of the
mattress.
1. Wear eye goggles and protective gloves before starting the cleaning procedure.
2. Follow steps 2 through 4 above to prepare disinfectant solution.