Drive Gravity Series - General Information and Symbols; Understanding Safety Symbols; Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions; Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures

USER: BEFORE using this product read this manual, containing important information on cleaning and
maintenance, and save for future reference.
1 General
1.1 Symbols
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage. See the information below for denitions of the signal words.
2 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage or minor injury or both.
WARNING
Mattresses MUST be cleaned and disinfected regularly after each patient use. Because of the
potential risk of infectious exposure, cleaning with the patient on the bed is not recommended.
All equipment should be visually inspected. Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient’s
blood or other bodily uids should be properly cleaned or removed. Staff members should
treat all soiled bedding using universal precaution: as it it were contaminated with pathogenic
microorganisms. Staff members should wear appropriate wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment when cleaning and disinfecting mattresses. All cleaning and disinfecting solutions
must be prepared according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Follow standard institutional
wipe down and infection control procedures. DO NOT open the zippered mattress top cover
during cleaning, infection control procedures or during use. DO NOT launder or autoclave
mattress covers.
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2 Cleaning Instructions and Warranty
Cover Material:
• Polyber/ Polyurethane Stretch
Wipe down the mattress unit with a damp cloth pre-soaked with warm water containing a mild detergent.
Approved intermediate level disinfectants may be used according to the cover material. Please refer to
the chart below for recommended disinfectants. After cleaning and disinfection, please avoid dust and
proximity to dusty areas. All parts should be air dried thoroughly before use.