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2850-109-001 REV A
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Warning/Caution/Note Definition
Summary of safety precautions (Continued)
WARNING (CONTINUED)
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Always make sure that the patient support platforms and their respective transfer gaps are adequate to support the
patient. If the space between the two patient support platforms is greater than 3 in. (7.6 cm), use the transfer bridge
to fill the gap. The transfer bridge is meant to ease transfer of a patient from one patient support platform to
another.
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Always make sure that the opposite siderail is raised when placing a patient on the support surface to reduce the
risk of patient fall.
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Always monitor the patient condition at regular intervals for patient safety.
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Do not wash the internal components of this support surface. Discard the support surface if a contamination is
found inside.
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Do not immerse the support surface in cleaning or disinfectant solutions.
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Always inspect support surface covers (top and bottom) for tears, punctures, excessive wear, and misaligned
zippers each time the covers are cleaned. If compromised immediately remove the support surface from service
and replace the covers to prevent cross-contamination.
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Always perform preventative maintenance more frequently based on the usage level of the product. An increase in
usage which may include more frequent cleaning and disinfection, may adversely affect the life of the support
surface.
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Always disinfect the support surface between patients to avoid the risk of cross-contamination and infection.
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Always make sure that you wipe each product with clean water and thoroughly dry each product after cleaning.
Some cleaning agents are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to the product if you use them improperly. If
you do not properly rinse and dry the product, a corrosive residue may be left on the surface of the product that
could cause premature degradation of critical components. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may void
your warranty.
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Do not allow fluid to pool on the support surface.
CAUTION
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Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in
this manual.
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Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable
operation resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
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Always be aware of devices or equipment that are placed on the top of the support surface. Damage to the surface
may occur due to the weight of the equipment, heat generated by the equipment, or sharp edges on the equipment.
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Do not put overlays or accessories inside the cover to avoid the risk of reducing pressure redistribution
performance.
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Always evaluate the appropriate CPR protocol to be used with this product before operating.
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Do not allow liquid to seep into the zipper area or watershed cover barrier when cleaning the underside of the
support surface. Fluids allowed to come in contact with the zipper may leak into the support surface.
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Do not iron, dry-clean, or tumble dry the support surface covers.
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Do not power wash the support surface as this may cause malfunction and damage the product.
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Always completely dry the support surface covers before storing, adding linens, or placing a patient on the surface.
Drying the product helps to prevent the performance of the product from being impaired.
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Do not over expose the covers to higher concentration disinfectant solutions as these may degrade the covers.
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Do not use accelerated hydrogen peroxides or quaternaries that contain glycol ethers as they may damage the
cover and reduce the legibility of the silk screen.
