General Protocols
Follow all applicable safety rules and institution protocols concerning patient and
caregiver safety.
Disposal
Dispose of covers and other mattress components according to local proce dures and
regulations or contact ArjoHuntleigh or an ArjoHuntleigh authorized representative
for advice.
Assembly of the RIK Fluid Overlay (if needed)
The RIK Fluid Overlay is made of five main components:
• Three fluid pads consisting of two blue bottom end pads and one black bottom
center pad
• One bottom panel
• One top cover
1. Lay out the bottom panel over the bed mattress with the end labeled HEAD at
the appropriate end.
2. Attach the elastic corner straps around each corner of the bed mattress
to secure the bottom panel (Figure 1). These straps are adjustable to
accommodate different mattress sizes.
Figure 1
Head Wing
3. Place the black bottom center pad on the center of the bottom panel. Align the
nylon hook and loop material sides of the center pad with the black side wings
of the bottom panel and fold the wings upward on each side so that the nylon
hook and loop material mates (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Elastic Strap
Center Pad
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