Invacare Flotech®
Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
6.1 Inspection
Chec
k cushion (foam
and cover) for strike-through (this may include
fluid ingress, stains, rips or damage) after the release of each patient
or on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs first) by a
suitably qualified and competent person.
Check cushions
1. Unzip the cover completely.
2. Check for any staining on the interior foam.
3. Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local authority
procedure.
6.2 Cleaning and care
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IMPORTANT
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be effective,
compatible with one another and must protect the materials
they are used to clean.
For further information on decon‑
tamination in Healthcare Environments, please refer to ‘The
National Institute for Clinical Excellence’ guidelines on Infec‑
tion Control www.nice.org.uk/CG002 and your local infection
control policy.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove cover for laundering.
2. Launder the cover at the recommended t
emperature between 60
and 80 °C using a diluted detergent solution (instructions on label).
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IMPORTANT
Washing at higher temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Drying covers
1. Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean environment.
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IMPORTANT
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Tumble drying only for the ingress residence cover as this
ensures that the fluorocarbon finish remains effective.
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Tumble dry setting must not exceed 80 °C.
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Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
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Dry covers thoroughly before re-fitting to the Flotech
product.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
Please contact your hygiene specialist in the event of contamination.
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IMPORTANT
Ensure that any residual detergent has been removed prior to
disinfection.
Light soilage
1. Wipe down the cover with a 0.1% Chlorine Solution (1,000 ppm).
2. Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
Heavy soilage
Where the cover is badly soiled, we recommend cleaning with a dilute
cleaning detergent at 80 °C in the washing machine.
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Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and removed with
paper towels first.
1. Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood, urine, faeces, spu-
tum, wound exudater and all other bodily secretions as soon as
possible using a 1% Chlorine Solution (10,000 ppm).
2. Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth, and dry thoroughly.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
