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• Check that all piping and cells within the mattress are in good condition
and that there is no kinking evident.
• Check the control unit housing is not cracked or damaged, if damaged the
control unit must be removed from operation immediately.
• Check that the mains cable and plug are in good condition, if either is
damaged it must be replaced with a complete assembly, the plug must
never be re-wired.
Disposing of Parts
When the electrical system has come to the end of its useful life, contact your
provider or Select Medical Ltd. (see pg 2) to arrange for collection,
alternatively follow local recycling and W.E.E.E. (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) policies.
The metal and plastic components used in both the mattress and control unit
are also to be separated and disposed of following local recycling policy as
these can also be recovered and reused/recycled.
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The control unit should not be disposed of in general municipal
waste. Some of the electrical components could be harmful
to the environment and where viable the components can be
recovered and reused/recycled.
• The mattress system is to be decontaminated before disposal to
avoid risk of cross contamination.
Select Medical Ltd: 17 April 2018
OLA 8 & 4 UM20180417 – Review V1.1
