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7.2 Disinfection
All methods in accordance to the standard EN 12720 can be used
for the wipe disinfection. However, you should apply only mild
and gentle methods so as to retain the material resistance of the
plastic elements such as the drive housing, decorative elements,
ripolux and ripolan. Concentrated acids, aromatic and chlorinated
hydrocarbons, as well as detergents containing highly concentra-
ted alcohol, ether, ester and ketone may damage the material and
should therefore be avoided.
7.3 Hazard avoidance
Please make sure to consider the following guidelines with
respect to the electrical component parts of your nursing beds
as it is crucial to avoid hazards related to cleaning and disinfec-
tion. The non-observance of these guidelines may result in con-
siderable damage of the electrical lines and the drive.
1. Disconnect the mains supply and position it in such a way
that contact with excessive amounts of water or deter-
gents can be excluded.
2. Check all plug-connections for correct position according
to the instructions.
3. Check the wires and electrical component parts for dama-
ges. Should you detect any damages, do not perform any
cleaning operations, but first have the defects repaired by
the manufacturer or authorized staff.
4. Check the mains supply for residual moisture before
starting the operation and dry or blow out the device,
according to need.
5. On any suspicion of the intrusion of moisture into the
electrical components, disconnect the mains supply
immediatelyand do not reestablish the connection. Put
the bed out of operation immediately, attach an appropri-
ate visible labeling and get in contact with the manufac-
turer/ supplier.
* Bock Hazard Note
It is absolutely not recom-
mended to use abrasive
cleansers resp. detergents
containing grinding par-
ticles, cleaning pads or
stainless steel cleaners for
the cleaning. Do neither
use organic solvents such
as alkyl/aromatic haloids
and ketones nor deter-
gents containing acid or
alkaline. Never clean the
bed using a water hose
or high-pressure clea-
ner, as this might lead to
the intrusion of fluid into
the electrical components
which causes malfunctions
and hazards..