User Manual
BW3-070/4
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7 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and disinfecting
The user of Kanmed equipment must not use any methods for cleaning and decontamination other than
those recommended by Kanmed. If necessary then check with Kanmed that these methods may not harm
the equipment. However, Kanmed equipment withstands all cleaning and disinfection agents commonly
used on hospital equipment. Do not autoclave any parts. Protect yourself according to hospital routines.
Do not use bleach and solvents.
Cleaning:
Use soap water
Disinfection
: The Kanmed BabyWarmer withstands most common surface disinfectants used in hospitals.
Disinfectant wipes with Virkon®, Diversey Limpiador Clorado, Clinell wipes, Chlor Clean wipes, Meliseptol
®
rapid, Dax yt, Terralin
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,Dsimozon
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pur , perform
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and similar.
If in doubt try on a small surface or contact your distributor or Kanmed.
Control Unit
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Remove the mains cable and the Heating Pad.
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Wipe with a cloth moistened with cleaning and disinfectant liquid that you normally use for technical
equipment. Always be careful, especially when using flammable agents (e.g. alcohol) so that no liquid
unintentionally enters the Control Unit.
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Always clean between patients or according to hospital routines.
Water Mattress
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Add Kanmed Clean Water Tablets from day one!
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Clean with water and wipe off with a cloth moistened with the cleaning and disinfectant liquids
normally used for plastics.
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If HIV or Hepatitis is suspected cleaning can be done with much stronger agents such as ethyl alcohol
(50 %), formaldehyde or chloramines.
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Always clean between patients or according to hospital routines.
Gel Mattress
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Use same method as for the Water Mattress.
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Always clean between patients or according to hospital routines.
Heating Pad
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Use same method as for the Water Mattress.
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Avoid fluids in the connector.
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Always clean between patients or according to hospital routines.
Kanmed Baby Nest (re-usable type).
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Normally machine washed at temperatures up to 60
O
C.
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Centrifuge at low to medium speed.
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Always dry tumble.
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If needed, the Nest can withstand 90 degree washing but this will shorten the lifetime.
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Check for damages after washing.
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Always wash between patients or per your own routines.
Kanmed Baby Nest (single patient type).
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Check for damages before use.
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Always replace between patients.
Periodical exchanges
The Water Mattress
The Water Mattress should be changed at least every year to avoid leakages.
