Operating Instructions

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Standard Instructions

IN STORAGE

  • Keep bags sealed within their protective over-wrap until they are needed for use.
  • Once a bag is removed from the pack, keep the remaining bags within the over-wrap material to protect against accidental exposure to moisture.
  • Store over-wrapped water soluble laundry bags at 45°F to 86°F and in relative humidity of 20% to 70% for optimum shelf life. 

IN USE

  • Handle the bags with dry hands only. Avoid any contact with moisture to preserve the film's strength and integrity.
  • IMPORTANT: A dry linen item should be the first item placed in the bag. This dry item will gravitate to the bottom and provide a a measure of protection for the moist items that are to be placed in that bag.
  • For Hot and Cold water soluble bags, do not place overly wet items in the bag at any time. Remember the bag is sensitive to moisture in any form. Wet (wrung out) mop heads can be placed into Plus 2 bags.

AT CLOSURE

  • Expel as much excess air as possible before closing the bag, taking care to avoid expelling air in your face. Reduction of trapped air content makes the closed bag a stronger unit for trans-shipment.
  • A colored neck tie is provided with every bag. Use it close to the bag.
  • Caution: Do not knot the bag film to close the bag. Knots inhibit solubility during laundering.
  • The closed water soluble laundry bag should be placed within another outer bag for movement within and outside the facility. This reduces the chance of puncture or tearing en-route to the laundry.

IN THE LAUNDRY

  • The closed water soluble bag should be placed in the wash wheel or tunnel. Pre-sorting is not necessary because the soiled linen is assumed to be contaminated.
  • During the initial cold flush cycle, the bag will open and begin to disintegrate, allowing contact with the linen by the wash water.
  • For complete liquefaction of the film we urge the following:
    -- Do not overload the washer beyond its rated capacity. 
    -- Be sure the water temperature reaches at least the appropriate temperature during the wash cycle.
    -- The water should swirl around the bag linens for 40 seconds before the wash chemicals (detergent, alkali, etc.) are injected. Wash for 15 minutes minimum. 

FEATURES AND PACKAGING

  • All bags are either individually folded or perforated on a roll.
  • All bags have a colored water soluble tie.

CAUTION

These bags are packed in a polyolefin outer wrap that could develop an electrostatic charge. Do not take the outer package wrapping from these bags into a hospital operating room or other hazardous area.

Special Instructions for Z1448612RF 

IN STORAGE 

  • 1. Keep bags sealed within their protective overwrap until they are needed for use.
  • 2. Once a bag is removed from the pack, keep the remaining bags within the overwrap material. This gives some measure of protection against accidental exposure to moisture.
  • 3. Store overwrapped water soluble laundry bags at 45°F (7°C) to 86°F (30°C) and in 20% to 70% RH for optimum shelf life. 

IN THE LAUNDRY

  • 1. The closed water soluble bag should be placed in the wash wheel or tunnel. Pre-sorting is contraindicated because the soiled linen is assumed to be contaminated.
  • 2. For complete liquefaction of the film we suggest the following: 
    • A. Do not overload the washer beyond its rated capacity. 
    • B. Be sure the water temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C) during the wash cycle 
    • C. The water should be swirling around the bag linens for at least 40 seconds before the wash chemicals (detergent, alkali, etc.) are injected. Wash for 15 minutes minimum. 

CAUTION

These bags are packed in a polyolefin outer wrap that could develop an electrostatic charge. do not take the outer package wrapping from these bags into the operating room or other hazardous area.

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