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Preventive Maintenance
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should service the Hydraulic Patient Transfer Stretcher
(S-H-300). Servicing performed by unauthorized personnel could result in injury or equipment damage.
The Hydraulic Patient Transfer Stretcher (S-H-300) requires an effective maintenance program. We recommend that
you perform annual preventive maintenance (PM) and testing for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care
Organizations (JCAHO). PM and testing not only meet JCAHO requirements but will help ensure a long, operative life
for the Hydraulic Patient Transfer Stretcher (S-H-300). PM will minimize downtime due to excessive wear.
Perform annual preventive maintenance procedures to make sure all Hydraulic Patient Transfer Stretcher (S-H-300)
components are functioning as originally designed. Pay particular attention to safety features, including but not
limited to the following:
• Siderail latching mechanisms
• Caster braking systems
• Integrity of sleep surface ticking
• Hydraulic functionality
• Integrity of warning/caution labels
• Oil leakage from hydraulic piston
Cleaning
BLEACH CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
If none of the approved cleaning products provide the disinfectant level required then use a solution of 5.25% Sodium
Hypochlorite diluted to 1 part bleach to 50 parts water (1000 ppm) (volume to volume).
Bleach products are corrosive and degrading in nature and may cause damage to your product. If bleach is used,
measures must be taken to ensure the product is rinsed thoroughly with clean water and thoroughly dried. Failure to
rinse and dry the product will leave a corrosive residue on the surface possibly causing corrosion.
• Failure to follow the above directions may void the product’s warranty.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
• Do not attempt to clean or degrease the steel shafts of the hydraulic actuators.
• Use only approved cleaning products. If bleach is being applied to the product, strictly adhere to the Bleach
Cleaning Instructions.
• Do not use a water temperature of more than 50°C or °F.
All Surfaces
• For mattresses please refer to mattress cleaning instructions.
Before Cleaning
• Set the stretcher on brake by pressing on the brake pedals to the brake position.
