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10 Cleaning/Disinfection
CAUTION!
Incorrect cleaning/disinfection can damage the mattress and SCU!
► Do not use pressure or steam cleaners.
► Follow the instructions and observe the dosages recommended by the manufacturer.
► Ensure that disinfectants are selected and applied by qualied hygiene experts only.
► Continued use of high concentration, chlorine-based disinfectants may signicantly reduce the performance and
the working life of a coated material.
► The SCU is not sealed against uid ingress so care must be taken to ensure that no uid enters the SCU during
cleaning.
10.1 General Guidance
For safe and gentle cleaning:
► Disconnect SCU from mains.
► Do not use any strong acids or alkalines, (optimum pH range 6 – 8. Do not exceed pH of 9).
► Only use detergents that are suitable for cleaning medical equipment non-hard surfaces and textiles.
► Do not use abrasive powders, steel wool, or other material and cleaning agents that might damage the mattress. Do not
scrub mattress surface.
► Never use any corrosive or caustic detergents.
► Never use detergents that deposit calcium carbonate.
► Never use detergents with solvents that might affect the structure and consistency of the plastics (benzene, toluene,
acetone, alcohol etc.).
► Use only hospital-approved cleaners and observe local directives concerning infection control.
► Always rinse with water (except SCU) after cleaning and dry thoroughly before use.
► Clean electrical components carefully and allow them to dry fully. It is recommended to use the cleaning wipes.
► Neither immerse SCU in water nor heat or steam-clean it.
► Observe local directives concerning infection control.
Mattress parts to be cleaned Recommended Cleaning Agents (General cleaning)
Top Cover
High MVP (Moisture Vapor Permeable) Material.
Standard hospital detergents, Alcohol or Quaternary Ammoni-
um based disinfectants, Chlorine based disinfectants containing
up to 1000 ppm Chlorine, followed by rinsing with water and
drying thoroughly before use.
Decontamination: Blood spills/C-di. etc
Chlorine based disinfectants containing up to 10,000 ppm
Chlorine. Dwell time on surface at 10,000 ppm of 2 minutes,
followed by rinsing with water and drying thoroughly before use.
Base Cover, Air Cells, Foam Base As procedures above.
Due to the variety of laundry equipment, chemicals and conditions in use, customers should satisfy themselves through pre-testing.
It is essential that articles be thoroughly rinsed and dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage or reuse. Wet or damp
PU surfaces are more prone to mechanical damage than when dry.
As stated above, after application of a suitable cleaner, the surface must be rinsed with water and dried before use. (Even if the
cleaner instructions say that this is not required). This prevents a build up of chemicals on the mattress surface which could be
reactivated during use and aect biocompatibility.
Type of Cleaning Parts to be cleaned
Routine Cleaning and Disinfection ■ exposed mattress parts
■ exposed SCU parts
Full Cleaning and Disinfection ■ vexposed mattress parts
■ exposed SCU parts
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