Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance; Unscheduled Maintenance - Arjohuntleigh First Step Select Manuel De L'utilisateur

Maintenance

this chapter contains preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance for the first step select
pertinent warnings. Information in this chapter should be used in conjunction with information provided in the Troubleshooting
chapter of this manual. Certain functions may require the use of a trained professional depending on the degree of difficulty and
level of knowledge or skill. please exercise sound judgment when attempting certain complex maintenance fuctions and follow
all standard safety protocols.

Preventative Maintenance

preventative maintenance to be performed while unit is in use includes the following:
• Daily Cleaning - the cover sheet should be wiped daily with a mild soap and water solution. this can be done when the
patient is bathed, using the bath water.
• Weekly Cleaning - the cover sheet should be laundered at least weekly, depending on soiling. the therapy control unit and
hoses should be cleaned weekly. the air filter should be cleaned at least weekly. a clogged filter may result in damage to the
therapy control unit.
• Monthly Cleaning - the cushions should be laundered at least monthly.
preventative maintenance to be performed after each patient use includes the following:
• Inspect cushions, air base, nylon fabric cover sheets, therapy control unit and hoses for wear or damage. Unserviceable items
should be repaced with an identical item.
• perform infection control procedures as defined in the Infection Control Procedures section of the Care and Cleaning
chapter of this manual after each patient and otherwise as outlined above.

Unscheduled Maintenance

the first step select mrs is made up of several components which should not be opened, disassembled or otherwise modified
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by the user and should be replaced as a unit. all assemblies, operations, adjustments, modifications, maintenance and repairs
must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by arjoHuntleigh. for additional information or for specific questions,
please contact arjoHuntleigh Customer service or refer to the Questions and Information section of this manual.
the following warnings should be obeserved during all maintenance procedures:
High voltage equipment to be serviced by trained, qualified personnel only. Dangerous voltages can present a
significant shock or burn hazard to personnel.
power must be switched off and the transformer unplugged prior to any maintenance procedure.
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