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5.
Cleaning and Lubrication
Cleaning
Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk of transmitting disease and enables equipment
to function at its optimum.
Steam cleaning with a suitable cleaning additive is the most effective method. The
same results may be achieved by using a sponge and mild detergent soap mixed in
warm water. For particularly grimy cases, especially if the stretcher has been in storage
for a long period, it may be necessary to first wash the stretcher with a solvent soaked
rag prior to using soap and water.
Once cleaned, dry the stretcher with a soft towel, paying particular attention to swivel
and sliding joints. If a compressed air hose is available, you may find that compressed
air jets are more effective in drying the hard-to-reach places. Once the stretcher is dry,
you may wish to apply a liquid car wax to polished surfaces.
Lubrication
Your Model 11-T Stretcher will work efficiently and safely only when it is well
lubricated. You MUST lubricate all moving and sliding parts after every inspection or
preventative maintenance programme, or if there is inadequate lubrication for the
moving parts to operate easily and quietly.
In general terms, almost all sliding and moving parts may be lubricated with a light duty
grease. A penetrating fluid lubrication is used on some sliding parts of the stretcher.
However, when a penetrating fluid lubricant is used, all excess MUST be wiped away, to
prevent any build-up of dust or grime that can clog up working parts and impede
movement.
Alternatively, contact the Ferno (UK) Ltd Fieldcare Department at the address on page
6 of this manual.
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