Decommissioning and Disposal Instructions
132 Centrella® Smart+ Bed Instructions for Use (193587 REV 10)
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Customers should adhere to all federal, state, regional, and/or local laws and regulations as it pertains to
the safe disposal of medical devices and accessories. If in doubt, the user of the device shall first contact
Hill-Rom Technical Support for guidance on safe disposal protocols.
• In order to ensure the safe handling and disposal of this product, follow all relevant warnings
provided in the service manual regarding possible causes of injury when decommissioning a bed.
– Always make sure that the bed is unplugged before decommissioning.
• The bed and its accessories should be cleaned and disinfected, as described in the instructions for
use, before any other decommissioning activities.
• If the decommissioned bed or accessory is still fit for use, Hill-Rom recommends donating the
decommissioned bed and accessories to a charitable organization so that they can be reused.
• If the decommissioned bed or accessory is not fit for use, Hill-Rom recommends dismantling the
bed in accordance with the instructions provided in the service manual. Hill-Rom recommends that
all oil and hydraulic fluids are removed from the product before recycling or disposal, if applicable.
• Always check and comply with all local and national regulations and facility protocols when
decommissioning a product.
SERVICE CALLS
Warning—Only facility-authorized persons or Hill-Rom service technicians should service the bed.
Service done by unauthorized persons could cause injury or equipment damage.
Batteries should be recycled. Never dispose of batteries which contain substances
that can be dangerous for the environment and health.
Other components, such as electronic components, plastics and metals, are
recyclable in many local jurisdictions. Hill-Rom recommends recycling all
components that can be recycled locally.
Components which cannot be recycled can be disposed of via standard waste
disposal procedures.
When you call Hill-Rom about your unit, be prepared to
give the serial number from the product identification
label. You will find the serial numbers in these
locations:
• Bed—as shown in the illustration
• Mattress—top cover
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