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REGULAR INSPECTION AND DAILY MAINTENANCE
<Maintenance and inspection items to be completed by authorized serviceperson>
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Whenever the specified inspection period comes near, request to have an authorized serviceperson stop by
to inspect and maintain the equipment.
Inspection frequency (period): Once a year
Inspection of sliding parts, fasteners, casters, and other similar parts
NOTE!
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For details on the inspection and maintenance tasks performed by authorized
contractor, contact Paramount Bed or your distributor (see “Contact
Information” on p. 30).
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Stretcher unit
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To remove dirt from parts (Bed unit)
Complete steps (1) to (3) listed below.
(1) Wipe off parts using a soft cloth soaked in a neutral cleaning solution lightly diluted with water
that has been wrung out to remove excess fluid.
(2) Ring out as much moisture from the cloth as possible and then wipe up any remaining
cleaning solution residue.
(3) Use a dry cloth to thoroughly wipe away any leftover moisture.
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To disinfect parts
Use one of the disinfectants listed below at the specified concentration, making sure to follow the
instructions in the manuals or other materials available for the selected disinfectant.
76.9% - 81.4% Ethanol for disinfection
Up to 0.2%
Benzalkonium chloride (e.g. Osvan)
Up to 0.2%
Benzethonium chloride (e.g. Hiamine)
Up to 0.05%
Chlorhexidine gluconate (e.g. Hibitane)
Up to 0.05%
Sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Milton)
* It is highly recommended that you thoroughly disinfect the stretcher between people using the stretcher.
CAUTION
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Do not use volatile cleaning
fluids (such as paint thinner,
benzene or gasoline) and
cresol. Discoloration or
deterioration could result.
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Do not use disinfectants or
other fluids other than those listed above with the stretcher.
Discoloration or deterioration could result.
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Thoroughly dry off parts after using a neutral cleaning
solution. Failure to do so could cause resin parts to crack.
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The stretcher cannot be used with an ozone sterilizer, an autoclave, etc.
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Transfer mattress
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Wipe off dirt on the mattress with a cloth dampened with warm water and then leave to dry in
the shade with good ventilation. If dirt does not come off, wipe with a cloth that has been soaked
in neutral detergent diluted with water and wring it out thoroughly. Then, wipe off any residual
detergent with a wet cloth that has been squeezed well and let the mattress dry in a shady place
with good ventilation.
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The surface material of the transfer mattress is washable (see p. 21).
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The mattress should not be cleaned by an ozone sterilizer or autoclave apparatus.
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To clean the transfer mattress, take out the padding and wash the surface material
only.
