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7. Rinse all surfaces of the control unit with fresh water and use a clean cloth to remove
chemical and organic residue.
8. After cleaning, all surfaces are to be dried with a clean, dry cloth.
Control unit air filters must be cleaned weekly. Replacement of the control unit air filter is
recommended every 6 months.
1. Remove the air filter located on the back of the control unit.
2. Clean with prepared disinfectant solution and allow to air dry.
3. Reinstall the filter when dry.
Laundry Instructions
If additional cleaning is necessary, top covers may be removed and laundered using standard
hospital disinfectant/detergent.
DO NOT use temperatures in excess of 120
F (49
C).
1. Set washing machine to Regular Cycle.
2. Pre-soak with disinfectant/detergent in cold water for 10 minutes. DO NOT USE
HARSH SOLVENTS OR CLEANERS.
3. Main wash cycle: 15 minutes (time dependent on soil level).
4. Rinse cycle: 5 minutes, minimum.
5. Spin/Drain cycle: 5 minutes, minimum.
After washing, the mattress top cover is to be air dried or dried in a dryer at very low or no heat
to protect it from heat related damage.
Air Therapy Internal Mattress Components
1. Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Prepare a separate bucket of warm, fresh water to be used for rinsing the equipment after
cleaning/disinfecting procedures are completed as instructed.
3. Using a clean cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution, wipe all internal mattress
surfaces, including the air cells, and allow to remain wet for the manufacturer’s
recommended contact time.
4. Rinse all surfaces of the air cells with fresh water and clean cloth to remove chemical and
organic residue.
5. After cleaning, dry the internal air cells with a clean, dry cloth.
6. After all mattress components are dry, reinstall the top cover.
7. Store the mattress in a clean environment until the next use.
NOTE:
Only the outer cover of the mattress requires cleaning and maintenance. Disassembly
of the support surface for the maintenance of internal components is not recommended. DO
NOT use harsh solvents or cleaners. Special care should be used to not puncture the mattress
with needles or sharp instruments. This may result in loss of integrity of the mattress cover or
internal components.