Cleaning
Arjo recommends the use of approved hospital disinfectants provided the manu-
facturer's instructions are followed.
NOTE: Always wear personal protective equipment as outlined by faciity
protocol. The RIK Overlay can be cleaned using a two-step
procedure.
1. Using a soft cloth wipe the entire surface of the overlay with warm
soapy water or approved hospital disinfectant diluted according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
phenolics.
2. Wipe off excess solution.
3. Rinse the cover thoroughly using plain water.
4. Allow to air dry.
5. Examine the cover for any tears that may have allowed contaminants to
penetrate the cover.
If the top cover is heavily soiled or if penetration of the top cover is suspected,
use the following process for cleaning.
1. Unzip the top cover and remove.
NOTE: The top cover can be laundered using low temperatures up to
<70˚F (21˚C) with chemicals suitable for low temperature washings and
prepared in recommended dilutions. Allow to air dry. Ensure cover is
completely dry before storage.
2. After top cover is removed, wipe down all visible surfaces with the hospital
grade disinfectant mixed according to manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Wipe off excess solution.
4. Wipe entire surface a second time with the hospital grade disinfectant mixed
to manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Rinse the surface thoroughly using plain water.
6. Allow to air dry.
7. Examine the three individual section covers for any tears that may have
allowed contamination to penetrate this layer.
8. If any of these section covers are breached, remove the cover and disinfect
the surface below it using the two-step process noted above.
9. Allow to air dry.
10. Replace any torn covers with a new one.
Repairs
It is recommended that any maintenance or repairs beyond those described in
the guide be performed by Arjo authorized personnel.
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