Posey Smoker's Aprons - Manual

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Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com

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POSEY ECONOMY SMOKER’S APRON
Constructed from fabric woven from fiberglass and finished on both sides
with a Silicone based coating. It will remain flame retardant after repeated
cleaning. Light gray fabric.
REF 4551E Posey Economy Smoker’s Apron, 30”W x 36”H (76 cm x 91 cm)
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Do Not launder. Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved
intermediate level disinfectants can be used per manufacturer instructions.
• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any
residual chemicals.
• Make sure products are completely dry before use.
POSEY PREMIUM SMOKER’S APRON
Constructed from a high quality, breathable fabric woven from Nomex® and
Kevlar® fibers and is inherently flame retardant. It is completely launderable
and will always remain flame retardant throughout its life. Navy blue fabric.
REF 4551 Posey Premium Smoker’s Apron, 30”W x 36”H (76 cm x 91 cm)
WAShING INSTRUCTIONS:
The Posey Premium Smoker’s Apron can be laundered as follows: NON-CONTAMINATED
aprons can be washed in lukewarm water (100°F / 38°C), without bleach, and dried under
low heat in order to maintain color brightness and product longevity. Posey
recommends washing CONTAMINATED aprons in hot water (160°F / 71°C) and cleaning
per the “CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities”
(HICPAC). MMWR 2003; 52 (No. RR-10) page 27. This procedure may cause color to fade.
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4551E
Non-Contaminated Aprons: Contaminated Aprons:
DISPOSAL
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS
materials.
STORAGE AND hANDLING
This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments. This device may be
stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at normal humidity levels. Avoid excess
moisture or high humidity that may damage product materials.
INSPECTION
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts; torn, cut or
frayed material; or buckles that do not hold securely. DO NOT use soiled or dam-
aged products.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (ALL APRONS):
1. Comfortably secure the apron around the resident’s neck with the quick-release
buckle and adjust the neck strap so that the top of the apron rides above the
resident’s chest and covers the individual’s clothing.
2. Tie the upper set of securing straps behind the individual’s shoulders.
3. Tie the lower set of straps around the individual’s lower torso.
4. The straps can be trimmed in length if desired.
Make sure the patient cannot slide
down or fall off the chair seat and become
entrapped by the Smoker’s Apron. If their body
becomes suspended by the apron, suffocation
could result.
This apron is not a substitute for
proper supervision and all patients or residents
should ALWAyS be closely supervised while
smoking. Peripheral materials used in the
construction of the apron such as the threading,
straps and labels, represent less than 1% of the
product. They Do Not offer the same level of
flame resistance and pose only a remote risk of
fire hazard.
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Smoker’s Aprons
Seating and PoSitioning
Posey Smoker’s Aprons cover a seated smoker and help prevent accidental burns to the
skin and/or clothing. Hot ashes and lit cigarettes will not burn through the fabric,
however, they may scorch the fabrics or leave a burn mark on the surface. These Smoker’s
Aprons can be used in a variety of applications with individuals in wheelchairs, geri-
chairs, dining room chairs, etc. The aprons are reversible, with no front or back for
extended life.
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