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7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Select Mattress System in a safe
operating condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance
checks should be done.
It is very important to have a strict cross infection, cleaning and disinfection policy in line with
current infection control guidelines.
WARNING: Inspect the mattress before each use. Ensure all hardware and accessories are
secure and the pump is functioning properly.
WARNING: Service and repair of the Select Mattress System MUST be performed by
qualiedpersonnelONLY.
WARNING:UnauthorizedmodicationoftheMattressSystemortheuseofnon-Lumex
replacement parts may change the structure of the Mattress System and could create a
hazardous condition, which may result in serious injury and will void the warranty.
WARNING: The pump contains no serviceable components. DO NOT attempt to open
the pump. If service is required, consult GF Tech Support at 1.770.368.4700 for further
information.
When you believe a component or part is not functioning properly, immediately contact GF Tech
Support at 1.770.368.4700, as a potentially hazardous condition could exist.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Cleaning and Disinfection of the Mattress and Cover
WARNING: Ensure pump power is off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
before cleaning any part of the mattress system.
s NOTICE: Do not use Phenol based cleaning solutions.
1. Remove the bedding.
2. Examine the surface of the mattress assembly components for visible blood or body uids.
3. Perform one of the following:
a. If blood is present, decontaminate the whole mattress product in line with current hospital
or Nursing Home Guidelines.
b. If blood is not present, remove any soil from the cover with paper towels.
WARNING: If grossly soiled, the cover should be removed, cleaned and decontaminated.
4. Using a clean sponge or paper towel, wipe down the cover surface and cells with a diluted
detergent solution or recommended cleaner disinfectant or other germicidal detergent
solution.
5. Cleaning and disinfection may be carried out on the cover with hand hot water and a neutral
detergent or with a sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1% or 1000 parts per million available
chlorine).
6. Alternatively remove the cover and launder, at 160° F / 70° C using normal detergents. It is
essential that articles be thoroughly dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage.
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