Flooring; Exterior - IC Bus CE Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Flooring

NOTE: Some buses are built with an insulating wooden
sub-floor under the floor covering. Do not use a hose to
clean the interior floor of the bus. Standing water may
damage the wood sub-floor.
Use a damp mop with warm water and mild soap solution.
Use a clear water damp mop rinse to remove soap residue.
Remove any excess water remaining on the flooring after the
rinse process.
Floor mounted wheelchair track should be clean of dirt, debris
and cleaning solution residue when completed. Many chemicals
used to maintain roads and walkways are tracked into the bus
and may react with the cleaning solution. Failure to properly
clean the floor track can result in track deterioration.

Exterior

NOTE: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage
emblems and decals. If the cleaning product label states
that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not use the
product to clean the unit or damage may occur that would
not be covered by warranty.
The best way to preserve painted surface finish is to keep it clean
by washing it often. Frequent and regular washing will lengthen
the life of the vehicle's painted finish.
Wash the vehicle often with warm or cold water to remove dirt
and preserve the original luster of the paint.
• Never wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun or when
the sheet metal is hot to the touch as this may cause streaks
in the finish.
• Do not use hot water, strong soaps or detergents.
• Never wipe dirt off a dry surface as the dirt will scratch the
paint.
Always make certain that steps, and grab handles, or any
external accessories or components attached to the body
exterior, are clean and free of road grime, salt, grease, ice and
other debris.
To maintain optimum vehicle preservation, wash the vehicle
thoroughly immediately after operating it in the presence of road
salts. Many municipalities are now using magnesium chloride
and calcium chloride salts in the winter time. These salts are
much more corrosive than typical sodium chloride salt and must
be brushed-off in addition to spraying with high-pressure water.
Merely rinsing surfaces exposed to these chemicals will not
remove them fully.
In addition to the body, it is highly recommended, because
of the various road chemicals used in harsh winter weather,
that the under chassis and wheel ends be pressure washed
during the winter and spring breaks. Adverse weather and road
conditions may require more frequent washing. When exposed
to heavier amounts of road chemicals, clean the vehicle as soon
as possible.
Cleaning
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