Product: Eleganza 1
Version: 01
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12 Cleaning and Disinfection
12.1 Safety Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfection of the Bed
Preparation for cleaning:
Drive the bed on a place where the cleaning process will be performed and then brake the bed.
Position the mattress platform to its highest positions and also position the back rest and thigh rest parts
so the back side of those parts are accessible for cleaning.
Lock all adjustment functions of the bed to prevent involuntary adjustment of the bed or injuries during
cleaning.
Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Check if all connectors are properly fixed (controllers, actuators and control unit).
Recommendations for cleaning:
Only use detergents designed for cleaning the medical technologies.
Dilute the detergents in accordance with instructions from manufacturer of detergents.
Never use any strong acids or bases. Optimal pH range is 6-8.
Never use abrasive powders, steel wool or other materials and detergents that may damage the surface of
the bed.
Never use detergents with solvents that may affect the structure and consistency of the plastic parts
(benzene, toluene, acetone etc.).
Cleaning process:
Clean by wiping the bed with damp, well-wrung textile material.
The detergent can be applied by spraying on bed or on the textile material.
Perform cleaning and disinfection of the bed in the appropriate range. The range of cleaning and
disinfection should be distinguished according to the degree of contamination of the bed and the cleaning
mode (daily, before changing patient or complete).
Electronic parts that may be contaminated clean carefully and only their outer side. Never open those
connectors due to cleaning or disinfection. Those components should not be exposed to prolonged or
continuous exposure to moisture.
Let the bed dry completely after cleaning or disinfection process.
WARNING!
Risk of injury when working on the bed!
Prior to assembly, disassembly, cleaning and maintenance, ensure that all adjustment functions are
locked.
Ensure the bed is disconnected from the mains during cleaning process.
Pay extra attention when cleaning any movable or controlling mechanisms of the bed to prevent
involuntary activation, entrapping or crushing.
Cleaning should be entrusted to the person who has been trained to control the bed.
WARNING!
Risk of damaging the bed due to use of incorrect cleaning detergents or cleaning processes!
The bed is not designed for machine washing.
The bed is not designed for cleaning by spraying, showering nor for pressure or steam cleaners.
The selection of cleaning detergents/disinfections and their correct concentration is responsibility of
responsible person in charge of cleaning/disinfection in accordance with the informations provided in this
manual.
Never use germicidal or other radiants for disinfection of the bed, if those radiants act directly on the bed.
Follow these instructions and follow the prescribed dosage by the manufacturer of cleaning detergents.
Not following recommended processes may result in damaging or deterioration of the bed condition.
