Cleaning Instructions
Laundry Instructions
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING: Before any cleaning and disinfection procedures are performed,
unplug power cord from outlet to eliminate possibility of electrical shock.
NOTE:
If additional cleaning is necessary, top covers may be removed and laundered using standard hospital disinfectant/
detergent. DO NOT use temperatures in excess of 170°F (76°C).
NOTE:
After washing, the mattress top cover is to be air dried or dried in a dryer at very low or no heat to protect it
from heat-related damage.
1.
Set washing machine to Regular Cycle.
2.
Pre-soak with disinfectant/detergent in cold water for 10 minutes. DO NOT USE HARSH
SOLVENTS OR CLEANERS.
3.
Main wash cycle: 15 minutes (time dependent on soil level).
4.
Rinse cycle: 5 minutes, minimum.
5.
Spin/Drain cycle: 5 minutes, minimum.
Bottom Cover
1.
Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.
Prepare a separate bucket of warm, fresh water to be used for rinsing the equipment after
cleaning/ disinfecting procedures are completed as instructed.
3.
All surfaces of the mattress are to be wiped using a coarse cloth dampened with the
disinfectant, prepared as directed by the manufacturer’s recommendations, to remove organic
material and visible soil.
4.
Allow the mattress shell to remain wet with disinfectant solution for the
manufacturer’s recommended contact time.
5.
Stains on the bottom cover may be treated using an approved stain remover, according to the
chemical manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.
Rinse all surfaces of the mattress with fresh water and a clean cloth to remove chemical and
organic residue.
7.
After washing, the bottom cover must be allowed to air dry.
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