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General Patient Room Cleaning/Disinfecting
Personal Protective Equipment should always be used as directed by the Material Safety Data
Sheet for the disinfectant.
Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Prepare a separate bucket of warm, fresh water to be used for rinsing the equipment after
cleaning/disinfecting procedures are completed as instructed.
Place the Shuttle in the stretcher position. Raise the Shuttle to the highest position for easy
access to all surfaces.
Disconnect the Shuttle from all electrical power to avoid electrical shock.
All Shuttle frame surfaces are to be wiped using a coarse cloth, dampened with the disinfectant
solution, prepared as directed by the manufacturer’s recommendations, to remove organic
material and visible soil.
When cleaning components, such as hand control, and areas where there are electrical
connections and components, avoid excessive moisture to prevent damage.
Allow all Shuttle surfaces to remain wet with disinfectant solution for the manufacturer’s
recommended contact time.
Rinse all surfaces with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove chemical and organic
residue.
After cleaning, all surfaces are to be wiped with a clean, dry cloth to remove any moisture or
residue.
NOTE:
Additional cleaning may be completed, as desired, with a mild soap solution and/or
household cleaning products. Avoid using harsh chemicals, such as acetone or paint thinner, as
they will damage the finish of the paint.
Steam Cleaning
This product must not be steam cleaned.
Shuttle Electronics, Hand Controls and Power Drive
Electronic components (Electrical Control Module, electrical connections and motor box covers
and hand controls) are to be wiped using a coarse cloth, dampened with the disinfectant solution,
prepared as directed by the manufacturer’s recommendations, to remove organic material and
visible soil.
Avoid excessive moisture to prevent damage.