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 (103.4 bar) as the maximum water pressure. If you use 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.
• Always remove the battery before you wash the cot.
• 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 the cot once a month.
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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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Direct skin contact with visibly soiled, permeable material may increase the risk of infection.
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) that contain less than 3% glycol ether
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Phenolic cleaners (active ingredient - o-phenylphenol)
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Chlorinated bleach solution (5.25% - less than 1 part bleach to 100 parts water)
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≤ 21% isopropanol alcohol
Avoid oversaturation. Do not allow the product to stay wet longer than the chemical manufacturer's guidelines for proper
disinfecting.
N N o o t t e e
• Failure to follow the above directions when using these types of cleaners may void this product's warranty.
• Always wipe the product with clean water and dry after cleaning. Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and
may cause damage to the product. Failure to properly rinse and dry the product leaves a corrosive residue on the
surface of the product and may cause premature corrosion of critical components.
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