Cleaning And Disinfection - Invacare Flo-Tech Lite Manuel D'utilisation

Check cushions
1. Unzip the cover completely.
2. Check for any staining on the interior foam.
3. Replace any damaged cover or stained foam and dispose
of as per local authority procedure.

5.3 Cleaning and disinfection

General safety information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
— Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
NOTICE!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage the
product.
— All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
— Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend an
ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
— Always make sure that the product is
completely dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance smooth
operation, increases the service life and prevents
contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
— regularly while it is in use,
— before and after any service procedure,
— when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
— before using it for a new user.
NOTICE!
— Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove cover for laundering.
2. Launder the cover with maximum temperature as stated
on product label, using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
NOTICE!
— Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
1633715-C
Drying Covers
1. Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment or;
2. Tumble dry on a low temperature.
NOTICE!
— Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
— Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
— Dry thoroughly before use.
Disinfection Instructions
NOTICE!
— Only use disinfectants and methods approved
by your local infection control institution and
follow your local infection control policy.
Disinfecting Covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
NOTICE!
Failure in disinfection process may result in the
accumulation of reagent that could damage the
polyurethane coating, react with the frame, or
negate the biocompatibility results.
— Ensure that all cleaning agents, and
disinfectants, are thoroughly rinsed off.
— Dry thoroughly before use.
1. Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
2. Rinse the cover thoroughly with clean water using a single
use nonabrasive cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
NOTICE!
Heavy soilage
When badly soiled, we recommend cleaning with a
diluted detergent solution at maximum temperature
in the washing machine.
— Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids e.g., blood,
urine, faeces, sputum, wound exudate and all
other bodily secretions as soon as possible
using a suitable detergent.
— Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and
removed with paper towels first, followed by as
above.
Replacing Cover
1. Unzip cover and remove it carefully from the foam core.
2. Place new cover onto the foam core.
Ensure that the corners of the foam core are positioned
correctly into the corners of the cover.
3. Close the zipper. Where ever possible ensure the slider /
sliders are positioned at the rear of the cushion.
WARNING!
— In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
— Remove contaminated foams from use.
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