Stryker GoBed II MedSurg Bed Guide D'entretien page 14

CAUTION
• Do not use the monitor tray as a push/pull device .
• Do not use the I . V . pole as a push/pull device .
• Do not use an I . V . pole at the foot end of a unit equipped with this device .
• The mattress thickness should not exceed 6 inches (15,24 cm) .
• When using a mattress thicker than 6 inches (15,24 cm) or a mattress overlay, extra caution and/or patient supervision
may be required to reduce the likelihood of occurance of a patient fall .
• To avoid damage to the siderail mechanisms, do not move the bed using the raised siderails .
Use the push/pull handles integrated to the footboard and headboard to move the bed .
• Do not steam clean, hose off or ultrasonically clean the bed . Do not immerse any part of the bed in any kind of liquid .
The internal electrical parts may be damaged by exposure to water . Hand wash regularly all surfaces of the bed
with warm water and a mild detergent . Wipe cleaned surfaces dry to avoid build up of cleaning substance . Inspect
the mattress after each use . Discontinue use if any cracks or rips, which may allow fluid to enter the mattress, are
found in the mattress cover . Failure to properly clean the mattress, or dispose of it if defective, may increase the risk
of exposure to pathogenic substances and may bring about diseases to the patient and user .
• SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT IF
USED IMPROPERLY . If the products suggested above are used to clean Stryker patient care equipment, measures
must be taken to insure the bed is wiped with a damp cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly dried following
cleaning . Failure to properly rinse and dry the bed will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the bed, possibly
causing premature corrosion of critical components . Failure to follow the above directions when using these types
of cleaners may void this product's warranty .
Note
Throughout this Maintenance Manual, the words "right" and "left" refer to the right and left sides of a patient lying face
up on the bed .
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