Invacare 1500 Manuel D’Utilisation
OPERATING THE BATH LIFT
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Disinfecting the Lift
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.7 on page 15.
WARNING
The stretcher or seat and arms of the lift must be disinfected after each use with a
bath.
ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when working concentrated
ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when working concentrated
chemical disinfectants.
1. Prepare a working solution of ICCI disinfectant by doing the following:
A. Mix concentrated disinfectant with water to a dilution ration of half‐an‐ounce of
disinfectant per one gallon of water. Prepare the disinfectant in accordance with
the instructions on the disinfectant packaging.
the instructions on the disinfectant packaging.
B. Transfer the diluted disinfectant into a labeled spray bottle.
NOTE: The dilution label and bottle size MUST be accurate and match.
NOTE: The closed loop disinfectant system in the tub can also be used to obtain disinfectant from
the burp fitting and/or disinfectant wand. Refer to the tub owner’s manual for more information.
the burp fitting and/or disinfectant wand. Refer to the tub owner’s manual for more information.
NOTE: The stretcher cover may also be laundered using the washing machine. Refer to the
laundering instructions tag for machine washing instructions. DO NOT dry using a clothes dryer.
laundering instructions tag for machine washing instructions. DO NOT dry using a clothes dryer.
2. Position the bath lift into the tub. Refer to STEPS 6 to 11 in Transferring into/out of the
3. Spray both sides of the seat or stretcher surface, the safety strap, the shoulder strap,
and the arm rests of the lift. Refer to Detail “A” of FIGURE 2.7.
CAUTION
DO NOT spray the push handles, scale, or hand pendant with water or disinfectant.
Directly spraying water or disinfectant on these components may damage the elec-
tronic components.
4. Gently wipe the push handles, scale, hand pendant, and any other surfaces that were
handled during the transport and bathing of the resident with a wash cloth containing
the diluted disinfectant. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 2.7.
the diluted disinfectant. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 2.7.
5. Let the disinfectant sit for ten minutes.
6. After ten minutes, rinse the seat surface, safety strap, shoulder strap, arm rests, and
any other non‐electronic surface with the shower wand of the bath. Refer to the
individual bathing unit’s owner’s manual for using the shower wand.
individual bathing unit’s owner’s manual for using the shower wand.
7. Lightly wipe the push handles, scale, and hand pendant with a damp cloth.
8. Dry all surfaces with a clean towel.
9. Remove the bath lift from the tub. Reverse STEPS 13 to 16 in Locking and Unlocking