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Cover
• The cover can be cleaned by hand. To do this, use a
moist (not wet) cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
• You can detach the cover using the zipper and wash
it at a max. temperature of 60° using a household
detergent.
• Do not dry the mattress cover in the dryer.
Note!
If the alternating pressure system is machine-washed
and -disinfected, a validated and automated method ac-
cording to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and/or the As-
sociation for Applied Hygiene (VAH) is necessary.
Reuse/patient change
• In the case of reuse/patient change, the alternating
pressure system must be disinfected and cleaned
according to a validated method recognized by the
Robert Koch Institute.
• During processing, take note of the medical device law,
the „Guidelines for the Processing of Medical Devices"
as well as the „Guidelines for Hospital Hygiene and
Infection Prevention" of the Robert Koch Institute.
Maintenance and service
Maintenance
This product is subject to the Medical Device Law (MPG)
and the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance (MPBe-
treibV). Internationally, the respective valid national re-
gulations apply.
The functionality and proper condition must be checked
before each use. The following points must be regularly
checked:
• Check power cord and plug for wear and damage.
• Check the housing of the unit for damage.
• Check the alternation between air supply and ventila-
tion in each air chamber circuit. The alternating cycle
can be found under "Alternating pressure function".
• Check all hoses and connections for leaks, kinks and
breakage.
• Check all LEDs which must light up in their respective
function.
Please contact your specialist dealer if you identify any
damage or defects. During all visual inspections and
maintenance, the unit must be disconnected from the
power supply. Testing and assessments must be perfor-
med and documented by suitable technical staff in ac-
cordance with DIN EN 62353.
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Service
Only original replacement parts and accessories from
Drive Medical may be used. If the system develops a de-
fect or fault, please contact a trusted specialist dealer.
Med Aire Wave can be checked and repaired by an au-
thorized specialist dealer or via your specialist dealer
from Drive Medical.
Drive Medical recommends performing a technical safe-
ty check at least every 2 years.
Storage
• Remove the hose system from the compressor.
• Fully deflate the mattress overlay.
• After you have fully deflated the overlay, roll up the
overlay, starting at the foot end. You can use the fas-
tening strap to secure the rolled-up overlay to prevent
the alternating pressure system from unrolling.
Disposal
Please contact your local waste management company
regarding professional disposal. Please be aware that
the alternating pressure overlay and the mattress cover
may be carrying microbes. This can lead to transmission
of infection. Please dispose of the overlay and mattress
cover such that there is no risk to you and third parties.
Instructions for use FLEX WAVE