User Manual / CONVERTISS FOLDING PREMIUM
Made by NAUSICAA Medical S.A.S. / Approved by Ghizlane Labrosse (Biomedical Engineer)
5. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Clearing is fundamental as well as a proper chemical disinfection. In general, regular cleaning of the bed when used by
a single patient is sufficient in terms of hygiene. It is necessary to disinfect the bed frame only in case of a visible conta-
mination with contagious or potentially contagious materials (ex. blood, urine, pus etc.) or in case of a contagious disease
upon request by the physician.
5.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROGRAM
• Remove the sheets from the bed to be washed.
• Clean all surfaces including the mattress platform, the plastic inserts and cables with a mild non aggressive detergent,
including the hand control.
• The bed should be disinfected by scrubbing using a disinfectant recommended for hospital use especially in case of
visible contamination with contagious or potentially infectious material. The same as applicable to beds in intensive care
or infectious diseases units.
• It is necessary to disinfect the wheels only in case of visible contamination with infectious or potentially infectious
material.
Note: A continuous disinfection is necessary only in case of patients with multi-resistant pathogens within a hospital
5.3 TRAINING OF USERS AND SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL
To ensure a proper cleaning and disinfecting procedure, we recommend you to appropriately train all users and specia-
lized personnel involved. The following points must be respected:
• Make sure the bed does not get soiled or contaminated during transport to the patient’s house.
• In case of disassembly of the bed, it is necessary to immediately clean and disinfect it by scrubbing. The personnel must
be informed about the correct cleaning and disinfecting procedure and carry out his/her necessary treatment properly
(according to the steps of the procedure notified by the owner). The disinfectant used must be suitable for the treated
surface.
• For this operation the specialized personnel shall be provided with waterproof disposable gloves and aprons.
• For the treatment only clean cloths should be used which must then be taken to be washed.
• After the treatment the personnel should disinfect their hands before leaving the place to go somewhere else. The
qualified personnel must be equipped with a disinfectant with dispenser.
Cleaning of the bed directly on site has the advantage that the bed and/or none of its parts can get «soiled» when then
transported in the same vehicle with other clean beds. Itprevents potentially infectious germs located in the bed frame
from spreading around.
These recommendations will help to prevent nosocomial infections. If the beds are not immediately reused, they should
be stored away with a cover to protect from dust and accidental contamination.
Every time the bed is used by a new patient, it is mandatory to first clean and then disinfect the bed by scrubbing
thoroughly!
Before you start clearing:
•Remove the plug from the socket and make sure it does not come into contact with water or disinfectant.
•Make sure all plugs are properly connected.
•None of the electric components must be externally damaged to avoid the penetration of water or disin-
fectant liquids which might lead to malfunctioning or damages to the electric components.
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Make sure not to damage any cables. Verify that the cables are not tangled
and that they are not able to get caught in any in moving parts during use.
In case of replacement of any individual components, always make sure that
the electric plugs are then properly inserted into the controller. Only in this way
will the bed function properly.
3.1.1 Use of accessories
Apollo Healthcare Technologies can supply various accessories for use with this bed
including a lifting pole, bed lever and dynamic mattress systems. For correct installation of
accessories please refer to section 4 of this manual.
Use of non-Apollo Healthcare Technologies accessories is not advised. Installing
third party accessories could restrict the moving parts of the bed. The warranty
does not cover any damages caused by use of third party accessories and your
warranty could be void if third party accessories are installed and used.
3.2 Operations
Every time before using the bed, the user must make sure that:
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the wheels of the bed are locked (see also chapter 4.3).
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the power supply is compatible with the bed (230 Volt, 50 Hertz).
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the power cable is plugged in and placed in such a way that it cannot be damaged.
•
the power cable, the motor cables and the hand control cable are not damaged by
any moving parts of the nursing bed.
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there are no obstacles in the way such as bedside furniture or chairs.
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all accessories used are installed correctly and do not restrict the free movement of any
part of the bed especially the backrest and knee break mattress platform.
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all control functions have been accurately inspected (see also chapter 6.1) and are
working properly.
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only after carrying out the above operations should the bed be regarded as safe to use.
3.2.1 Requirements of the installation site
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Make sure there is enough space to safely allow the whole range of adjustments of the
bed. There should not be any furniture or other objects close to the bed such as window
cills.
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If the bed is to be used on parquet floor, make sure that the use of wheels will not cause
any discolouring due to the parquet waterproof treatment. It is possible to use the bed
on tiles, carpets, laminated floors and linoleum.
•
A 230 volt power outlet, correctly installed, must be located as near as possible to the
bed.
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If there is the need to use other accessories (such as compressor systems, bed levers
etc…), make sure they are correctly fixed and that they work properly. In particular, make
sure all different cables are safely connected and no moving part of the bed is restricted
from moving freely as it should. In case of questions or doubts please contact the
manufacturer of such accessories.
Before using the bed again, by drying or blowing in the power plug, make sure there is no residual moisture left in
the electrical contacts.
• The electric components must not be subjected to a water jet, a high pressure cleaner or anything similar! Cleaning
should be done with a damp cloth!
• If you suspect that water or moisture have entered into the electric components, immediately remove the power
plug from the socket outlet and do not plug it in again.
Mark clearly the bed with a “Faulty” sign and make sure it cannot be used. Inform immediately the owner of the bed
about the problem.
In case of non-compliance with these safety rules, it is not possible to exclude the risk of serious damages to the bed
with related consequences!
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