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17 Cleaning/Disinfection
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to accidental bed movement!
► Always disable the function buttons when cleaning between the undercarriage and mattress support platform.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning/disinfection!
► Do not use washing machines.
► Do not use pressure or steam cleaners.
► Follow the instructions and observe the dosages recommended by the manufacturer.
► Ensure that disinfectants are selected and applied exclusively by qualied hygiene experts.
► Respect used materials during cleaning and desinfection! For information see the following table.
Bed components Materials used
Head and foot ends Polypropylene + ABS
Siderails Polypropylene + ABS
Mattress support platform covers (Thighrest, Calfrest) Polypropylene
Mattress support platform covers (Backrest) Polypropylene or HPL (x-ray version)
Castors Polyurethane + Steel + Polyamide
Frame structure Powder Coated Steel (powder is epoxy – polyester)
Columns Oxidized aluminum alloy
Undercarriage cover ABS
Corner covers Polypropylene
Corner bumpers Polypropylene
Keyboards Polyester, MP glues
Siderail Release Mechanisms Polyamide (PA6)
CPR levers Polyamide (PA66)
For safe and gentle cleaning:
► Do not use any strong acids or bases (optimum pH range 6 - 8).
► Exclusively use detergents that are suitable for cleaning medical equipment.
► Do not use abrasive powders, steel wool, or other materials and cleaning agents that might damage the mattress replace
ment system.
► Never use any corrosive or caustic detergents.
► Never use detergents that deposit calcium carbonate.
► Never use detergents with solvents that might affect the structure and consistency of the plastics (benzene, toluene,
acetone, etc.).
► Clean electrical components carefully and allow them to dry completely.
► Do not immerse SCU in water or steam-clean it.
► Observe local directives regarding infection control.
► Make sure any cleaning agent used is approved by:
■ the facility in which the mattress replacement system is to be used.
■ by competent authority of the country in which the mattress replacement system is to be used.
17.1 Cleaning (Eleganza 4)
Prepare for cleaning as follows:
► Put the mattress support platform in the highest position.
► Adjust the back and thigh rests so that the reverse sides are accessible.
► Disable the function buttons on the control elements using the Attendant Control Panel.
► Disable the foot controls using the Attendant Control Panel.
► Disconnect the bed from the mains.
► Move the bed to the location where it will be cleaned.
► Lock the brakes on the bed.