Preventative Maintenance
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CLEANING
Hand wash all surfaces of the bed with warm water and mild detergent. DRY THOROUGHLY. Do not steam
clean or hose off the Secure II Bed. Do not immerse any part of the bed. Some of the internal parts of the
bed are electric and may be damaged by exposure to water.
Suggested cleaners for bed surfaces:
Quaternary Cleaners (active ingredient − ammonium chloride)
Phenolic Cleaners (active ingredient − o−phenyl phenyl)
Chlorinated Bleach Solution (5.25% − less than 1 part bleach to 100 parts water)
Avoid over−saturation and ensure the product does not stay wet longer than the chemical manufacturer’s
guidelines for proper disinfecting.
CAUTION
SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
PRODUCT IF USED IMPROPERLY. If the products described above are used to clean Stryker patient care
equipment, measures must be taken to insure the beds are wiped with clean water and thoroughly dried fol-
lowing cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the beds will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of
the bed, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components. Failure to follow the above directions
when using these types of cleaners may void this product’s warranty.
For mattress cleaning instructions, please see the tag on the mattress, or contact the mattress manufacturer.
Clean Velcro AFTER EACH USE. Saturate Velcro with disinfectant and allow disinfectant to evaporate.
(Appropriate disinfectant for nylon Velcro should be determined by the hospital.