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Cleaning the mattress (Continued)
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2.
Wipe down the mattress with a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess liquid or cleaning agents.
3.
Rinse and dry covers after cleaning.
4.
Disinfect as needed with a hospital grade disinfectant after cleaning has been completed
on page
1-55).
5.
Check functionality before you return the product to service.
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Raise and lower the product
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Lock and unlock the brake/steer pedal in both positions
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Latch and unlatch the siderails
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Raise and lower the Fowler backrest
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Raise and lower the gatch
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Make sure all components have proper lubrication
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Make sure all labels are intact
Notes
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Do not iron, dry-clean, or tumble dry the mattress, as this will cause malfunction and damage the product.
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The mattress cover must be completely dry before you store, add linens, or place a patient on the mattress to
prevent impairment of the product performance.
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Avoid over-exposure to alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. The cover material will swell.
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Do not allow liquid to seep into the zipper area and watershed cover barrier. Fluids allowed to come in contact
with the zipper may leak into the mattress which could impair the product performance.
Remove iodine
1.
Make a solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons of sodium thiosulfate in a pint of warm water. Use the solution to wipe down
the stained area.
2.
Clean the stain as soon as possible after the stain occurs.
3.
If stains are not immediately removed, allow solution to soak or stand on the mattress before you wipe the mattress.
4.
Rinse the mattresses which have been exposed to the solution with clear water before you return the mattresses to
service.
Note: Failure to follow these directions when you use these types of cleaners may void this product's warranty.
Special instructions
Velcro®
Solids or stains
Hard-to-clean spots
Laundering
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Cleaning
Saturate with disinfectant, rinse with water, and allow the
solution to evaporate.
Use neutral soaps and warm water. Do not use harsh
cleansers, solvents, or abrasive cleaners.
Use standard household cleansers or vinyl cleansers and
a soft bristle brush on troublesome spots or stains. Pre-
soak dried-on soil.
Laundering is not recommended. Laundering may
substantially decrease the useful life of the mattress.
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(Disinfecting the mattress
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