FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
MEDICAL TREATMENT CHAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL - T688B Series
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IFU T688B V2 Apr 2021
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MAINTENANCE
4.1
INSPECTION & SERVICING
WARNING:
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
No part of the chair is user-
serviceable. All servicing must be carried out by Fresenius Medical Care or authorised
agent.
Routine servicing, at least annually, is highly recommended in order to maintain the safe
operation of the chair. A regular visual inspection at least once a month is recommended to
ensure that each chair operates safely and as intended by the manufacturer. The battery cannot
be changed by the user. If this is required please contact Fresenius Medical Care or authorised
agent. No liability can be accepted by the manufacturer if the chair is operated whilst faulty and
further damage occurs.
Areas to be checked include:
•
Motors operate smoothly through cycle
•
No broken welds
•
Actuators connected properly
•
Upholstery not worn or torn
4.2
CLEANING
Cleaning should conform to the standards set by the hospital. All materials used in the
manufacture of the chairs have been found to be suitable to be cleaned with standard hospital
cleaning products, however to ensure suitability, a test should be carried out on an inconspicuous
piece of material, or a sample provided by the manufacturer.
The following should be used as a guideline only and no claims will be accepted for
damage as a result of following these guidelines:
RECOMMENDED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT CHAIRS
The following recommended procedure should only be used if it generally conforms to
Infection Control guidelines of the hospital.
Step 1
Bodily fluids may carry infectious material. Ensure that
protective garments and gloves are worn prior to
commencing the cleaning operation.
Step 2
If required, remove the seat and backrest by gently
pulling or lifting them off their clips.
Step 3
Remove as much of the spilt liquid as possible using a
sponge type material with a dabbing motion.
Step 4
Make up a
diluted
bleach solution (e.g. Miltons) of 1
part bleach to 30 parts water.
Step 5
First test the solution
on a small area of the vinyl.
Then, pour onto spill area and wipe with a mopping
action.
Step 6
Use a general purpose detergent cleaner with warm
water on a cloth for a final clean
Step 7
Replace the seat and back rest by carefully clipping
them back onto the frame.
CAUTIONARY NOTES ABOUT BLEACH
:
1.
Never allow bleach to mix with ammonia.
If you have recently used ammonia on or
near the area you are about to clean,
do not use bleach.
2. Always take care when working with bleach and keep it away from children. Bleach is not
only poisonous and corrosive, but it can damage clothes and materials.
3.
Never use undiluted bleach
