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Leaving the patient unattended in the chair near other objects.
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Leaving a potentially agitated patient in an unsupervised area.
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Leaving a patient in a chair on a sloping surface.
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Leaving a chair unattended on a sloping surface.
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Leaving a chair unattended without setting caster locks.
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Transferring a patient into or out of the chair without setting caster locks.
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Using the BRODA chair at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32
°
Fahrenheit).
1.12
Cleaning
BRODA Chairs should be wiped clean with soap and water. Diluted household strength ammonia
or chlorine based cleaner, as well as a hospital grade cleaner may be used if necessary.
Refer to the following guide for cleaning certain staining agents (Applies to the Permablok3®
vinyl, as per the vinyl manufacturer’s recommendations). The frame and components of the chair
can be cleaned using the same procedure as the vinyl. The steps below are also located in the
Cleaning Guide found on the back of the Broda chair.
Staining Agent Cleaning Procedure
Eye Shadow / Mascara
Step 1
Grease / Suntan Lotion / Chocolate
Step 1
Blood / Bodily Fluids
Step 2
Red Lipstick
Step 2
Oil Base Paint / Tar / Asphalt
Step 3
Other Tough Stains
Step 4 or 5*
Step 1:
Remove excess spill with a damp cloth. Clean with a 1:1 mix of Ivory® liquid and water.
Rinse with clean water and dry.
Step 2:
Use a straight application of concentrated cleaners such as Formula 409® or Fantastik®
Spray Cleaner. Then wipe with a clean cloth. If using a hospital grade cleaner, follow the diluting
instructions on the label.
Step 3:
Use a 1:1 mix of ammonia and water or a 1:4 mix of bleach and water. Rinse with clean
water and dry.
Step 4:
Use a straight application of naphtha (lighter fluid). Rinse thoroughly with clean water and
pat surface dry.
Step 5:
Use a 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water. If the stain persists, use straight alcohol.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry. If the stain remains, use a 1:1 mix of acetone and
water. Rinse with clean water and pat surface dry.
*Note:
for cleaning that requires steps 4 or 5 – Use a soft cotton cloth saturated with the cleaning
material and rub the stain in circles 10 times. Pat dry with another soft cotton cloth, and check
results.
Pay close attention to the frame, sockets, fasteners, parts and casters, as well as the padding for
an even, thorough clean.
Thoroughly clean all removable padding, as well as the frame and components around the parts
and padding that have been removed.
BRODA Chairs should not be cleaned with petroleum based cleaners. Any petroleum based
products that come in contact with any vinyl surface should be removed as quickly as possible.
Petroleum based products make vinyl brittle and will damage the seating surface and cushions.
