C C l l e e a a n n i i n n g g
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G - - Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion.
Power washing equipment may aerate contamination.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean the product.
• Do not exceed 180 °F (82 °C) as the maximum water temperature.
• Do not exceed 1500 psi (130.5 bar) as the maximum water pressure. If you are using a hand held wand to wash the
product, keep the pressure nozzle at a minimum of 24 in. (61 cm) from the product.
• Always allow to air dry.
• Do not clean, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.
The product is power washable. The product may show some signs of oxidation or discoloration from continuous washing.
No degradation of the product's performance will occur from power washing as long as you follow the proper procedures.
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Follow the cleaning solution manufacturer's dilution recommendations exactly.
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The preferred method Stryker Medical recommends for power washing the product is with the standard hospital surgical
cart washer or hand held wand unit.
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Clean V V e e l l c c r r o o after each use. Saturate V V e e l l c c r r o o with disinfectant and allow disinfectant to evaporate. Appropriate
disinfectant for nylon V V e e l l c c r r o o should be determined by the service.
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Immersing restraint strap metal buckles can cause buckle corrosion and is not recommended. Rinse with clean water
and allow to air dry to reduce chance of corrosion. Replace restraints if metal buckles are corroded.
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The elastic oxygen bottle holder is made with high quality woven elastic. Make sure that you clean the elastic oxygen
bottle holder regularly.
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Direct skin contact with visibly soiled, permeable material may increase the risk of infection.
C C l l e e a a n n i i n n g g t t h h e e t t r r a a c c k k f f r r a a m m e e
If a foreign material gets between the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system belt and track frame, you must clean the track frame.
To clean the track frame:
1. Loosen the track belts.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Clean the track frame with rubbing alcohol.
4. Use water at high pressure to rinse the belts. Clean both the inside and outside belt surfaces.
5. Allow the belts to completely dry.
6. Reassemble the track belts and the rear wheels.
7. Following the appropriate warnings and cautions, test the performance of the chair with a simulated occupant weight
while you descend a flight of stairs.
If performance does not return to the original conditions, you may need to recondition or replace the belts.
S S u u g g g g e e s s t t e e d d c c l l e e a a n n e e r r s s
In general, when used in concentrations recommended by the manufacturer, either phenolic type or quaternary (excluding
V V i i r r e e x x ® TB) type disinfectants can be used. Iodophor type disinfectants are not recommended for use because staining
may occur.
Suggested cleaners include:
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Quaternary cleaners (active ingredient - ammonium chloride)
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