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Summary of safety precautions
Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
WARNING
• Do not clean, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.
• Always power off and unplug the power cord before cleaning, servicing, or performing maintenance.
• Always power off the product and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when large spills occur near the circuit
boards, cables, and motors. Remove the patient from the product, clean up the fluid, and have service personnel
inspect the product. Fluids can cause unpredictable operation and decreased functionality of any electrical product.
Do not return the product to service until it is completely dry and has been thoroughly tested for safe operation.
• Do not spray cleaners directly onto the battery, control boxes, actuators, cables, or other electric equipment.
• Do not use abrasive powder, steel wool, or similar materials that may damage the product surface.
• Do not use Virex
®
TB for product disinfecting.
• Do not use acid-based chemicals or flammable chemicals, such as gasoline, diesel, or acetone for cleaning
purposes.
• The cleaners and disinfectants must not be highly alkaline or acidic (pH value 6-8).
• Do not directly spray or saturate the siderail control panel, patient control pendant, or nurse control pendant with
cleaners.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean the siderail control panel.
• Always make sure to line the hex shaft with the hex in the caster. Test the caster to identify the direction of the
brake. Damage may occur if you install the caster incorrectly.
• Always make sure to line the hex shaft with the hex in the caster. Test the caster to identify the direction of the
brake. Damage may occur if you install the caster incorrectly.
CAUTION
• Do not steam clean, pressure wash, ultrasonically clean, or immerse any part of the product in water. Exposure to
water may damage the internal electric parts. These methods of cleaning are not recommended and may void this
product’s warranty.
• Always make sure that you wipe each product with clean water and thoroughly dry each product after cleaning.
Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to the product if you use them improperly.
If you do not properly rinse and dry the product, you may leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the product
that could cause premature corrosion of critical components. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may void
your warranty.